Not great for storytime. The kids thought it was ok, but I found it a bit pedantic. ( )

Love Monster returns in this second picture-book devoted to his adventures, this time confronting the question of what to get that very special monster, whom he met at the end of the previous book, for the upcoming Present Day. An important occasion in his hometown of Cutesville, Present Day is the time to express one's love for one's particular friend or loved one, and Love Monster is determined to get his lady something perfect. But what is he to do when he discovers that there isn't enough money in his saving-up jar to buy any of the shiny things at the store...?

A sweet, heartwarming story that emphasizes the idea that it's the thought that counts, Love Monster and the Perfect Present highlights the pleasure that handmade gifts can bring, both to the one who makes them, and to the one who receives them. Like its predecessor, this picture-book features an endearing hero, and appealing artwork, created using a process called solar etching, in which ultraviolet light is used to create printing plates. Recommended to anyone who enjoyed the first story about Love Monster, as well as to anyone looking for children's books that address gift-giving. ( )

Summary: It's Present Day in Cutesville and Love Monster is going crazy trying to find a gift for his perfect monster. He looks far and wide for a present that shows how much he cares for her. ( )