Monster Hunter

by Justin LaRocca Hansen

Billy is a monster hunter. That’s because his home is infested with slimy, hairy, creeping, slithering, garbage-eating monsters! One week, Billy does battle with the monsters—in his bedroom, in the bathroom, even in the kitchen. But the problem is that monster hunting is a messy operation, and Billy’s mom isn’t so thrilled about all the messes she continues to find, whether it is water covering the floor, clothes thrown on the furniture, or food strewn about in the kitchen. So, when the hunting goes too far for Mom, Billy learns that monster hunting can—and must—be done with the proper tools. A vacuum or a rag with soapy water does wonders in defeating and cleaning up after a particularly troublesome Mud-Grass monster. With Billy’s new monster-hunting techniques, he and Mom come to an agreement, and Halloween (and the house) is never the same again!

Author and illustrator Justin LaRocca Hansen has created a fun and clever story that teaches children the importance of cleaning up after their messes. The whimsical illustrations of Billy happily fighting off his imaginative monsters will capture the attention of young readers, while reminding them to be responsible at home. A must-read for any special monster hunter you may know!

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2012

About the author

Justin LaRocca Hansen was raised in a small town in Massachusetts, spending his summers in Cape Cod. He has loved comics, drawing, and watercolor since he was very young, and his childhood adventures continue to inspire his storytelling today. After receiving his artistic and undergraduate training at the Ringling College of Art and Design in Florida, Justin began teaching in New York and Massachusetts. He is the author/illustrator of the Secondhand Heroes trilogy, the picture book Monster Hunter and currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.

Reviews

[Vfields Don't touch my happy! · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hold up! Why am I just finding this book!?!? It should be in every classroom and library in the country. With the vibrant colors and the whimsical writing every child in the class was glued to each page. One on my students said “It was wild like “A Bad Case of Stripes.” Yes, it even made them think. If you have any children in your life 4 and up get this book and turn on their imagination.

[Abigail · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this book is adorable. The language and illustrations are amazing. One of the teachers in my school is how mother and he got to talk to us about how to get a book published. I would recommend this book to everyone. Thanks for taking the time to read my review.

[RCG · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story about a little boy's imagination. Great examples of alliteration as well.

[Morgan Parabola · Rating 5 out of 5]

The illustrations are gorgeous! I thoroughly enjoyed the creativity of this book, the many different types of monster, and honestly, what child DOESN'T enjoy the idea of being a super awesome monster hunter? It may be a little messy at times, but at the end of the day the monsters are vanquished and the world is safe once more.

Loved it!

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always try to take a book along when I visit the grandchildren. I won this from Goodreads. (Thank you)
They were so excited to see a monster book. They enjoyed it. We must have read it at least 5 times within 1 hr. Thank you to Justin LaRocca Hansen for writing such an entertaining book.

[Meadow Montessori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute story for young readers!