Customer Reviews

The Shy Creatures

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Originally tucked inside David Mack's long running comic book master piece, Kabuki, The Shy Creatures is presented here in its entirety in this beautiful children's hardcover. The illustrations and rhyme scheme will remind parents of Doctor Seuss and Maurice Sendak classics, while young readers will appreciate the underdog heroine and her band of imaginary, mythological and cryptozoological friends. Every child is sure to laugh out loud at the Yeti's grooming which results in a poodle cut or the Chupa Cabra who receives a new smile courtesy of some seriously huge dentures! I allowed my daughter to read the comic book presentation of this story and she asked for it 3 nights running. Full of imagination, laughs and a little shy girl you'll all root for, this is destined for classic status, an excellent bed time story that will send your children off to sleep with a smile.

My son has loved this book since he was 3 years old. I had to keep checking it out at the library and sometimes it wasn't in, so finally I just bought it. It's really cute.

Great gift :)I bought 3 of these for the different families with small children. Books are always an appreciated addition to anyone's collection!

David Mack is one of my all-time favorite artists. I love this book! It's great for children and is whimsical and fun, very similar to Dr. Suess books, which I also love! I've bought this book 6 times now and have given it to all the special little ones in my family.

The shy girl in this picture book wants to be a doctor when she grows up, but not just any doctor. She wants to be a doctor that cares for creatures who are too shy to be seen by normal people.

If Big foot stubs his toe, she wants to be the one who cares for him, or if the unicorn breaks his horn, she'll tape it together. The Lock Ness Monster wouldn't be afraid of her, nor would all sorts of mystical creatures.

People who are shy--or know a very shy child--will appreciate this book. It's humorous, has interesting, colorful illustrations including pen-and-ink, watercolor and collage.

The Shy Creatures is good for any age or grade, though it reads at a level for a very young child. My five-year-old enjoyed it. This would make a beautiful gift for your favorite child, shy or not.

Armchair Interviews says: Nice gift for that special child.

A beautiful, funny book. David does a great reading of it on a bonus feature of the DVD "The Alchemy of Art: David Mack".

This is an excellent book for children of all ages. It offers a unique take on imaginary creatures and suggests that we can all use a friend sometimes.

All of us have weaknesses--but sometimes perceived weaknesses are really what enable us to accomplish what no one else can. Take the shy girl in Shy Creatures, whose great empathy with those who don't like being seen make it possible for her to care for them. Shy Creatures is a great story for all ages, but especially for children who struggle with being different.

How my ratings work:
5 - I really liked/loved it
4 - I liked it
3 - Could've been better/worth a look
2 - Just didn't live up to the potential
1 - Simply awful

I had the privelage of meeting David Mack at a comic book convention yesterday, he's a very friendly guy, and this is a very cute and sweet book. I think it'll speak to little kids who love mythical creatures and who may suffer from shyness as well. It may not become a literary children's classic, but I really feal that kids will love this book.

I must say before I write this review that I'm a fan of David Mack's work. I was nervous that if I didn't like this book I would have to lie to him and say I did. There is no need to lie, this book was enjoyed by my whole family. I wish you the best of luck in your new direction, no mater where it may lead David. We really loved the new book. My daughter made me read it three times in a row, that ranks up there with her Disney books. That's high praise. Best of luck....