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My Monster Moofy

The story of the one-and-only incomparable Moofy, which, very slyly, introduces young readers and writers to the figures of speech.

There’s a monster under my bed who changes like a chameleon. He can be motionless, like a rock with a tail, or he can strike with blinding speed, like a lightning bolt with claws.

My monster’s name is Moofy. His ears are as pointy as tortilla chips and his tongue is as pink as bubblegum, but his teeth are as sharp as swords.

By day, Moofy is a fur rug in the sunshine.
By night, he’s a pair of glowing lights in the darkness.

With those opening lines, we’ve already encountered similes using like, similes using as, and metaphors. Personifications, idioms, hyperboles, allusions, and much more lie ahead. But this isn’t a writing guide, it’s a picture book story about a little monster who oozes personality. The first pages leave us guessing, but kids will soon figure out, to their delight, that Moofy’s a cat. And what else could this furball of mischief be?

Fun is the order of the day, but an unobtrusive banner on each page lets interested readers know which figure of speech is being featured. This is a book a young reader and future writer can grow with.
Annie Watson is an Assistant Professor of Education at Northern Arizona University and prior to that was a high school English teacher for nine years. She is the author of Is 2 A Lot?, and when not teaching or writing enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband and two children.

Eric Zelz (Bangor, ME) is a designer, illustrator, and educator who enjoys travel and hiking with his family. Eric’s illustration, design, and journalistic work has been recognized by organizations including the Society of Environmental Journalists and the Society of News Design. He is the illustrator of Pass The Pandowdy, Please and Read This Book If You Don’t Want A Story, and shares his work at www.ericzelz.com
“An excellent resource for an elementary language-arts classroom or an ideal gift for a young, budding writer. A delightful picture- book introduction to poetic devices.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Should help children develop sensitivity to linguistic devices and be better able to notice them in the wild.” - Wall Street Journal

“If I gave out stars, this savvy picture book would get many. A literary triumph.” - Arkansas Democrat Gazette