Robert Munsch

by Frank B. Edwards

Young readers may be amazed to learn that Canada's bestselling author (30 million books so far) started off in Pennsylvania and struggled in school. A solitary daydreamer, raised in a large, boisterous family, he found solace in books at an early age. Considered a slow learner by the nuns who taught him, his creative gifts were eventually recognized by a sympathetic librarian who encouraged him to keep reading.

Genres: Canada

71 pages, Paperback

First published March 2, 2009

Reviews

[Jeremy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Robert Munsch's weirdly tormented/wholesome life is crying out for a more substantive biography. Until the day comes that we get a more definitive book/doc about Munsch (perhaps after his death?), this portrait by Frank Edwards might be the best we will get.

There is information in here I wasn't able to find online, and there are a few photos of young Munsch (as a kid and as an adult pre storybook fame) that I have never seen, despite my efforts to track them down. Even still it's a pretty basic biography!

[Anneka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved learning more about a favourite author!
Could have been longer, but I also enjoyed how succinct it was!

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love reading Robert Munsch books to my students and my sons. I knew some things about him but I learned a lot more reading this biography. I wish it had included even more information!

[Darby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven't finished this book, and it's a shame, but considering I have met him personally and volunteered along side his wife - I feel that I know enough about him.

The book is well written and easy to follow. He will always be my fave children's author.

[Mark Nenadov · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun, warm look at the work and life of the great children's storyteller/author Robert Munsch. That said, more recent admissions seem to suggest that there is plenty of sugarcoating/haigography here.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was quite short but an interesting read. I am a big fan so I enjoyed learning about Mr. Mumsch and his writing process. I hope to attend one of his storytelling sessions one of these days.