Even Aliens Need Snacks

In the follow up to his breakout picture book, Even Monsters Need Haircuts, Matthew McElligott brings back the young monster barber in a new tale where his culinary concoctions bring him galaxy-wide fame. Creating snacks that make most humans queasy, this chef has found a new clientele--aliens. Readers will delight in McElligott's gently offbeat humor and unique artistry as spaceships full of hilarious creatures line up for a taste of the intergalactic cuisine.

“A tasty treat sure to please.” —School Library Journal, on Even Aliens Need Snacks

“Readers will delight in the parade of rainbow-hued, tentacled aliens lining up for 'Swiss cheese donut holes' and 'turnip-side-down cake.' Inky nocturnal backgrounds provide an excellent contrast to the glowing cast of spooky-silly creatures, and the twist ending ought to provoke giggles.” —Publishers Weekly, on Even Aliens Need Snacks

“Whimsical pairing of creatures and snacks . . . proves especially rib-tickling.” —Kirkus Reviews, on Even Aliens Need Snacks

“With the distinctive combination of the freakish and the humdrum, it's a good candidate for the stack of battered bedtime favorites.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review on Even Monsters Need Haircuts

“There is a lot of care and heart put into this package, which makes it stand out in a crowd” —Booklist, on Even Monsters Need Haircuts

“Full of crowd appeal.” —Kirkus Reviews, on Even Monsters Need Haircuts

“McElligott is a triple threat: a sturdy storyteller, a stylish draftsman and a thoughtful wit who makes math funny.” —Publishers Weekly, on The Lion's Share