Project Description

The Monster Who Ate My Peas
by Danny Schnitzlein
illustrated by Matt Faulkner
Price: $7.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-533-1
Publication Date: 3/1/2010
Page Count: 32
Size: 10-3/8″ x 8-7/8″
Age Range: 4 – 8
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-68263-116-4
Age Range: 4 – 8
Language: English
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F&P: GRL O, Gr 3, Genre F
Lexile: NP
Themes: Facing Fears, Food Choices, Nutrition
BISAC 1: JUV019000 JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories
BISAC 2: JUV052000 JUVENILE FICTION / Monsters
BISAC 3: JUV005000 JUVENILE FICTION / Boys & Men
Reviews
“Arcimboldo meets Mad Magazine as a monster that looks like a cross between an octopus and a compost pile bargains with a young narrator willing to sacrifice his prized soccer ball, and even his new bike, rather than eat peas… there’s a Seussian (or Clement Clarke Moore) flavor to the rhymed text… the rollicking rhythms and madcap, over-the-top art give this… [book] plenty of comic energy.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“The rhymes flow, begging to be read aloud. Faulkner has created a truly disgusting monster with hairy feet and icky toenails, covered with slimy vegetables, too big for the page. Children will clamor to hear this one again and again.” ―School Library Journal
“The author must have a hilarious imagination to write such a fun rhyming tale. So did the illustrator in creating the perfect characters for the tale, especially the grotesque monster, the darling baby and cute puppy. Kids will want to read or have this book read to them over and over again.” ―It’s About Time, MaMaw
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“Illustrated in muted, muddy earth tones, this fanciful, award-winning book features clever rhyming prose and emotion-laden imagery. It’s a great book for encouraging kids to try new foods.” ―Janet Boyer
“Full of rhyming, lyrical prose…this book is perfect for explaining that food that we dislike or hate isn’t nearly as bad as we think!” ―Jenn’s Bookshelves
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Awards
Virginia Readers’ Choice (Primary Winner) ―Virginia State Reading Association, 2005-2006
Young Hoosier Book Award (Picture Book) ―Association for Indiana Media Educators, 2003-2004
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee, Picture Book) ―Maryland Educational Media Organization, 2003-2004
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Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award (Nominee) ―Pennsylvania School Librarians Association, 2003-2004
Show Me Readers Award (Nominee) ―Missouri Association of School Librarians, 2003-2004
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Meet the Author

Danny Schnitzlein studied creative writing at Eckerd College and holds a BS degree from the University of Florida. He lives in Georgia.
Meet the Illustrator

Matt Faulkner has written and illustrated a number of books, including The Black Belt, The Amazing Voyage of Jackie Grace, The Moon Clock, The Twelve Wild Geese, and The Giving Season. He has also illustrated Trick or Treat on Monster Street, The Monster Who Ate My Peas, and Scatter Brain Sam. In addition to writing and illustrating books for children, Faulkner also creates illustrations for national newspapers and magazines. You can visit his website here.