The best-selling author of Library Lion pairs with award-winning illustrator Matt Phelan to create a picture book gem with an unexpected twist. The best-selling author of Library Lion pairs with award-winning illustrator Matt Phelan to create a picture book gem with an unexpected twist. A lot of Marilyn's friends have monsters. It's the latest thing. Each one is just right for its boy or girl. Marilyn really wants a monster, too, but despite her efforts to be the kind of girl no monster could resist, hers just doesn't come. What could be taking it so long? Everyone knows you just have to wait for your monster - but the spunky and determined Marilyn thinks there may just be other ways that things can work. Matt Phelan's expressive artwork brings Michelle Knudsen's appealing cast of children and monsters to life, creating a sweet, warm tale of friendship perfect for sharing.

Author Biography

Michelle Knudsen is the author of the best-selling picture book Library Lion, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, Argus, illustrated by Andrea Wesson, and Big Mean Mike, illustrated by Scott Magoon, as well as several young-adult novels. Michelle lives in the USA in Brooklyn, New York. Find Michelle online at www.michelleknudsen.com, and on twitter as @michelleknudsen. Matt Phelan is the author-illustrator of the picture book If I Could Choose as well as a number of highly acclaimed and award-winning graphic novels. He is also the illustrator of many books for young readers, including Always and I'll Be There by Ann Stott and the Newbery Medal-winning The Higher Power of Lucky. Matt lives in the USA in Philadelphia.