Lila makes a monster

key selling points

• lila builds a monster friend to play with, but when he gets into mischief, she realizes she might need to send him away…though even monsters deserve a second chance.
• a unique reimagining of the story of frankenstein's monster that shows creator and monster as friends. the only real threat is that monster's a messy houseguest!
• touches on stem and sel themes, since lila is a maker and a scientist and learns to take responsibility for her creation.
• a funny book with some eerie touches that make it a great halloween read for kids who like monsters and mischief but no real scares.
• anna bron has created a silly and lovable monster, and her illustrations bring lila and monster's shenanigans to life with humor and warmth.
• author laurie elmquist is also the author of country baby, city baby, beach baby and forest baby, as well as the early chapter books ruckus and where's burgess?