FICTION

Maia and the Monster Baby

by Elizabeth Winthrop
2012. 32p. 978-0-82342-518-1. 16.95.
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PreS-K–Bespectacled Maia and her best friend, a furry purple monster who visits at night, have the same problem–cranky newborn sisters. Fortunately, Maia amuses Monster’s baby and vice versa, so the quartet end up with smiles. Haley’s acrylic and colored pencil cartoon-style illustrations are full of expression and detail and boost the tale. Maia’s side of the bedroom has a dragon poster and Halloween mobile; her sister’s has mermaids and fairies. The older monster is girlie and the monster baby wears four pink bows. Girls with new siblings will especially appreciate this friendship story.–Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA
Maia and her monster best friend are both becoming big sisters, but they want things to stay "just the way they are." Even though, as expected, their new little sisters are disruptive, the friends find joy in caring for each other's baby sis. Complemented by playful acrylic and colored-pencil scenes, this story tenderly addresses the mixed emotions brought on by family change.
Reviewed by Sue White , Oct 01, 2012

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