Where is Cheeky Monster? by Mike Lucas & Heidi McKinnon

It is such a joy to read a book for very young children that you know will bring smiles and laughter. Where is Cheeky Monster? written by talented and versatile South Australian children’s author Mike Lucas and gloriously illustrated by Heidi McKinnon is an engaging rhyming story with a very surprising treat at the end.

The luminous pastel front cover with two large eyes and the catchy question “Where is Cheeky Monster?” will immediately appeal to young readers. The word monster conjures up all sorts of thoughts and images, and the eclectic array of monsters included in the book are sure to please. Each page showcases a different brightly coloured monster having fun, showing their feelings, or just going about their day:

Busy Monster’s always working.
Sleepy Monster dreams all day.
Super Monster saves the city.
Scaredy Monster runs away.

Spread throughout the book, and to cleverly involve the listening audience, are questions such as:

So many monsters we can see.
But where can Cheeky Monster be?
Monsters, monsters here and there.
But where is Cheeky Monster? Where?

This delightful book with its vibrant and striking illustrations will be a popular read and a wonderful addition to a home, kindy or school library. A perfect gift for a new baby, toddler or the cheeky monster in your life!

Themes: Monsters, Rhyme.

Kathryn Beilby