Election season is here and Monster is ready to vote! But why cast your ballot when you can run for president instead? With speeches, debates, and a soapbox or two, Monster’s newest tale is a campaign encouraging kids to take a stand and fight for what they believe in. Listed as a 2016 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People by the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and the Children’s Book Council Midwest Book Award Winner for Children's Picture Books Foreword Review's IndieFab Book of the Year Award Finalist in Children's: Picture Books The Monster & Me™ series is a 2015 Silver Moonbeam Children's Book Award winner for Best Picture Book Series "Playful rhyming text and comically overblown rhetoric (oratory skills, platform, grassroots movement) combined with colorful digital illustrations exemplify the intricacies of being a candidate and the importance of the democratic process. The extra bonus is that after a couple of missteps, Monster hits his stride by campaigning to save libraries. VERDICT A good introduction to what happens on a campaign, how voting for a president works, and the dynamics of civic engagement." School Library Journal "Monster has the best platform EVER in this furry fun first look at elections! (He had me at 'desserts'then it got even better!) Monster Needs Your Vote has mine!"Ame Dyckman, New York Times bestselling author of Wolfie the Bunny "Part of the delightful 'Monster Needs' rhyming picturebook series about a young boy and his friendly, blue-furred monster pal, Monster Needs Your Vote touches on the complex world of politics! ... Monster is still too young to run for president, but he learns about the importance of getting out one's message and making a difference in the community. As with the entire series, the distinctive color artwork makes Monster Needs Your Vote come alive. Highly recommended!" Midwest Book Review , Children's Bookwatch With large, easy to read text, Monster Needs Your Vote delivers a terrific message for a young audience: Education is worth standing up forand that’s a platform we should all support!” The Children's Writer's Guild "...the perfect book about politics and moral causes. Czajak weaves an encouraging and fun tale that will teach children about the voting process and the importance of making their voice heard."Examiner.com "...a great read and timely; a perfect, nonpartisan way to introduce concepts of democracy and elections to young readers. It also serves as a powerful reminder that there are things worth fighting for, and literacy is definitely one of them. The rhyming story and the engaging illustrations are sure to catch the eye of any young patriot, and Monster is probably the most appealing candidate out there." The Children's Book Review "The lovable blue monster is back ... A fun story about encouraging kids to stand up for what they believe in."KidsBookshelf "The Monster Needs Your Vote story taught me more about the voting and election process in America. ... I would definitely tell my friends to read this book, I will even let them borrow mine. It’s that good!!!"Kids' BookBuzz; Ben, age 4 "...cast your ballot for this really great book! Before the next election, gear up your child, get them involved and interested in politics, ask them what they would do if they were President, and hear what they have to say in return!!"Diapers & Daydreams "Paul Czajak’s prose is witty, age-appropriate, and written in a thoughtful and precise rhyme that reminds readers just how pleasing rhyming words can be. Plus, artist Wendy Grieb’s illustrations are quite generous, with their deep, rich colors, eye-popping-ly precise details, and cuddly facial expressions. If the Monster & Me books are not already an early elementary favorite, they will be soon enough, because it’s obvious that monsters make the very best friends."Picture Book Depot "...the book's message is clear that it's not about winning a campaign or contest, but rather what's most important is getting the message out. Now that's something we can all be encouraging with our students and our readers, isn't it? The message that their (our) ideas have weight, have value, and these ideas matter in helping to shape our world."The Busy Librarian "This timely, informative and fun book will help spur interest in a very important part of our governmentthe presidential election. Paul Czajak has written the story in an easy, flowing, rhyming verse, so it is an enjoyable read-aloud for all ages."Mentor Text Central "...a great look at politics and making a difference in your community within a fun story with enjoyable characters. Monster is a little bit like Elephant in the Elephant and Piggie books. He gets so excited and wants to just go, go, go. The Boy is a bit more like Piggie. He reins Monster in. It is a great relationship! Then you add the fun story and the movie-like, colorful illustrations, and you have a book that kid