Happy Monster’s always dancing,
Grumpy Monster’s in a mood.
Healthy Monster eats her veggies.
Fussy Monster picks his food.

So many monsters we can see.
But where can Cheeky Monster be?

With rhyming words in this book we are introduced to a new monster on each page from Sleepy to Scaredy, and Clever and Silly. But we can never seem to find Cheeky Monster. I wonder where Cheeky Monster could be? Maybe we will meet this monster on the last page. Could this monster look like you?

Full of bright and colourful illustrations with happy faces and fun monsters, Where is Cheeky Monster is a great story to read aloud with an ending that will have the littlies giggling.

Reviewed by Merle Morcom
Age Guide 1+

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mike Lucas is the author of several picture books including CBCA Notable Book Olivia’s Voice. He has also written and published several books of humorous children’s poetry, has had work highly commended in magazines and contributed to poetry anthologies. Mike is one of the main organisers of the Adelaide Festival of Children’s Books and an Honorary Member of the CBCA (SA). He presents writing and poetry workshops at schools, owns a bookshop in Blackwood, South Australia, and works as a full-time engineer. He doesn’t sleep much.

In 2022, Mike’s first YA novel What We All Saw was published and shortlisted for the Readings Book Prize 2022, CBCA Book of the Year Award 2023 and the Prime Minister’s Literary Award 2023.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Heidi McKinnon is an author / illustrator who lives in sunny Melbourne. Heidi has a background in art and design. Her books are mostly based on true stories, except for one.

Heidi’s first picture book, I Just Ate My Friend, was shortlisted for numerous awards, including the Children’s Book Council Crichton Award and has been published around the world, including in the USA, France, Japan, China and Korea.

Visit Heidi McKinnon’s website