In this slim title, Milgrim pairs his brief text with hilarious illustrations to celebrate a charmingly diverse group of monsters.” - Kirkus Review on Some Monsters Are Different “Interesting how being yourself is championed, yet at the same time, most kids are keenly aware of the pressure to fit in and not be too different. Milgrim's digital drawings feature silly monsters and contrast different likes and dislikes, different personalities.” - School Library Journal on Some Monsters Are Different “This title is a fresh take on the theme of accepting differences in others. I really really liked this one and strongly recommend to all parents, teachers and librarians.“Milgrim's lighthearted illustrations and empathetic understanding of child behavior make this a first purchase and a good choice both for one-on-one discussions and for storytime.” - School Library Journal Wild Feelings, too, encourages children to explore their feelings and emotions without feeling guilty for feeling. I did find the ending a bit abrupt but it’s probably because I have having too much fun and didn’t want the book to end. Wild Feelings is reminiscent of Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are in more than just the animal costumes the kids are drawn in.
Each feeling is accompanied by an animal, for example “stubborn as a mule” or as “chicken as a chicken” and this is illustrated by the child being dressed in the accompanying animal costume. My favourite part of the book, though, are the illustrations. The typography is big and bold with the size of the words expressing their meaning. Let’s start with the prose. The language used is fresh and playful with a healthy dose of onomatopoeia that will delight children when the book is read out loud. This little picturebook concerns itself with the exploration of feelings: wild feelings. Expected publication: August 4th 2015 by Henry Holt and Co.
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