Not A Monster
  • Published: 6 June 2023
  • ISBN: 9781623543037
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $32.99

Not A Monster

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9 May 2023
Hardback
6 Jun 2023
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With Spanish vocabulary and a clever color concept, this poetic picture book shares the life cycle of beloved amphibian—the axolotl—in its natural habitat.

With Spanish vocabulary and a clever color concept, this poetic picture book shares the life cycle of beloved amphibian—the axolotl—in its natural habitat.

An axolotl may look like one, but it is certainly Not a Monster. This curious creature, made popular by Minecraft, is actually a salamander that will never lose its gills or fins. Not a Monster explores the traits of the axolotl, the Aztec origin myth about the species, and the way pollution is affecting its natural habitat: the canals of Xochimilco in Mexico City. 

Fun and engaging, this playful and informative read-aloud introduces curious readers on one cool character who is NOT a monster!
  • Published: 6 June 2023
  • ISBN: 9781623543037
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $32.99
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Praise for Not A Monster

Praise for Not a Bean

  • "Much like the seed pods' concealed cargo, this informational picture book packs plenty of facts and learning moments into a thoroughly entertaining package. Engaging and fun, as all learning should be."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
  • "This is an excellent read-aloud for elementary school children, especially those who are looking for a gentle introduction to the Spanish language and some accompanying cultural connections."—School Library Journal, starred review
  • "Martínez (from El Paso) attends to the complexity of this desert landscape—a region politically and environmentally fraught—by tenderly centering its beautifully complex life in an engagingly child-friendly way."—Horn Book, starred review


Praise for Pig Park
  • "Martinez uses diversity to her advantage. . . . Overall, this is a quick read that touches on family issues, young love, and the strength that comes when times get tough."—VOYA Magazine, starred review
  • "The story of a community working together is uplifting."—Kirkus Reviews

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