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Monsters and Water Beasts: Creatures of Fact or Fiction?

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I purchased Monsters and Water Beasts as a gift for my little sister. She loved the book! Since then I have given the book as a gift to numerous family members (kids ranging in age from 6-12). All have enjoyed the book! The book is well-written and sure to stir the imagination.

I loved this book! The many different monsters and beasts introduce you not only to various stories, but also give you an insight into different cultures and different places from around the world. I shared this book with my little brother (age 12) and it inspired him to write stories of his own. The playful writing and whimsical illustrations cure any chance that a young reader would be frightened by the content. A great book all-around!

As a teacher, I'm always looking for new books to incorporate into my units. I have found Monsters and Water Beasts to be one of those books. My students have been mesmerized by the creatures and their backgrounds and enjoyed pointing out interesting details to each other. The pictures inspired them to create their own monsters and water beasts, and the beautiful writing gave them a guide to write their own stories. This book is well read in my classroom and we all hope there is a new one soon!

Monsters and Water Beasts tells great stories made better with real facts and eyewitness accounts. The author has you decide whether the Jersey Devil is real or the product of over 2000 people's imaginations. Was the sea serpent of Gloucester photographed or will researchers investigate a new species of water beasts?
Many more questions without answers allow the reader to choose the story they think best fits the monsters brought to life in interesting chapters with colorful illustrations. Learn about the legend of Mothman and Hoop Snakes by discovering facts about where they live and who sees them.
Have a good time with a good book and let your imagination grow.

This book was written for the sole purpose of giving small children nightmares. There is no reason to allow your child under the age of 13 (or even older depending on the emotional and spiritual maturity of your children) to read this book unless your desire is to have them afraid and scared to go to bed. My eight year old was so freaked out by the Mothman he couldnt speak his name. Just called him "M". I took the book away from him and wont allow him to finish it. He was glad.