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xsleepyshadows's review against another edition
5.0
The illustrations and color pallete are incredible!
The story reminds me of being a kid, although I would usually fall asleep right away, but I would have my imagination carry me away a lot of the time. I like the idea of parents trying to get the kid to bed but her imagination is too powerful and can not be put down! I generally like stories where creativity can't be stopped by norms and can blossom.
Has a great D&D vibe, so if you liked this I would also recommend [b:Nobody Likes a Goblin|25689038|Nobody Likes a Goblin|Ben Hatke|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1484349735l/25689038._SX50_.jpg|45517441]
The story reminds me of being a kid, although I would usually fall asleep right away, but I would have my imagination carry me away a lot of the time. I like the idea of parents trying to get the kid to bed but her imagination is too powerful and can not be put down! I generally like stories where creativity can't be stopped by norms and can blossom.
Has a great D&D vibe, so if you liked this I would also recommend [b:Nobody Likes a Goblin|25689038|Nobody Likes a Goblin|Ben Hatke|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1484349735l/25689038._SX50_.jpg|45517441]
rkiladitis's review against another edition
4.0
Cory Doctorow always knows how to make me smile, whether he's writing about gamer uprisings (Little Brother) or unionizing MMORPG gold farmers (In Real Life). His newest book, Poesy the Monster Slayer, is an illustrated picture book about a little girl who's got to contend with her parents giving her a bedtime when she's got far bigger things to worry about: monsters. Dad reads her trusty book on monsters to her every night, so Poesy is prepared and waiting when the slew of monsters arrive throughout the evening: werewolves, Great Old Ones, vampires, even Frankenstein's monster all face off against Poesy's skills, and she deftly navigates dispatching the monsters with carefully selected toys in her room while putting up with her parents' constant interruptions as they tell her to go to bed.
Illustrated in comic book style, with panels and word bubbles, Poesy is a fun story about a smart little girl taking on bedtime and those irksome bedtime monsters. Shades of black, purple, and blue set a nighttime feel for the story, and the monsters are comically menacing, meeting their defeats at the hands of Poesy and her room full of carefully selected toys. Parents will love the relatability of trying to get one's little one to stay in bed: I know I feel like I log more steps in the hours from 9-12pm than I do most of the day!
Absolute fun for storytime; keep this one handy for bedtime, too - just don't blame me if your little ones add fighting Great Old Ones to their list of nighttime activities!
Illustrated in comic book style, with panels and word bubbles, Poesy is a fun story about a smart little girl taking on bedtime and those irksome bedtime monsters. Shades of black, purple, and blue set a nighttime feel for the story, and the monsters are comically menacing, meeting their defeats at the hands of Poesy and her room full of carefully selected toys. Parents will love the relatability of trying to get one's little one to stay in bed: I know I feel like I log more steps in the hours from 9-12pm than I do most of the day!
Absolute fun for storytime; keep this one handy for bedtime, too - just don't blame me if your little ones add fighting Great Old Ones to their list of nighttime activities!
babayagareads's review against another edition
3.0
-recommended for an older child (5+) before bed, because they'll understand most of the references and recognize the parents' consternation on another level
-the zombie bit at the end is great, but may require a reread to appreciate
-love her name
-the zombie bit at the end is great, but may require a reread to appreciate
-love her name
joshgauthier's review against another edition
4.0
A couple rough patches, but a fun story about bravery and children's imaginations coupled with engaging art.
msgabbythelibrarian's review against another edition
1.0
Did not finish this one. When you can hardly make sense of the word bubbles.....you know you are in for a problem.
pwbalto's review against another edition
5.0
A monster book that puts the power in the kid's hands. I like it!
pachec_oh_no's review against another edition
5.0
Poesy is freaking VICIOUS! This little girl isn't scared of anything. Not werewolves, not vampires, and not even her own tired, angry parents! That just means that Poesy is the best monster slayer around. This book was fun start-to-finish, with super cute illustrations, fantastic monster facts, and great humor. Loved it.