Reviews
SpanglishBaby
From our Spanish edition: Mi Monstruo Burrufú Mi monstruo Burrufú is a wonderful story about a sweet girl named Olivia and her relationship with Burrufú (the monster). [...] These 2 characters slowly develop a strong friendship thanks to Olivia’s persistence and loving personality. This book is filled with eye-catching illustrations, descriptive language (ideal for those […]
Whoopidoo…ings
I bought my kindle version of this book purely because of a review where the reader was drooling over the illustrations. The book, according to Amazon, is aimed at readers aged 9 years and above (Yeah – I know, just my age then!) The illustrations, by Alessandra Sorrentino, are gorgeous. They remind me of Disney […]
Live To Read
My niece and I loved the illustrations – yes, we skimmed ahead to see the pictures. The picture of Olivia hanging upside down in the attic is hilarious. I finished the book on my own (once I start a book I have to finish it, and I’m glad that I did). My niece thought that […]
GMTA Publishing
This book is absolutely wonderful! Alberto Corral has found the perfect way to teach young children about the horrors of prejudice in a way that is sensitive to the very young while using wonder and clarity of youthful imagination. “My Monster Burrufu” is the perfect book for ages 6 and up, as it melds a […]
Midwest Book Review
A handful of black-and-white illustrations enrich My Monster Burrufu, a chapter book for young readers about the friendship between seven-year-old Olivia, who is getting used to living in a new house, and the gigantic, furry, cookie-loving attack monster that is Burrufu. A most wonderful friendship blossoms, as the two of them begin to trust and […]
Kirkus Reviews
Alberto Corral is a lively storyteller. The book shines in Corral’s depiction of Olivia’s exuberance and Burrufu’s deep layers: a touch of melancholy, a tender heart and a resigned understanding that the larger world will never ‘see past what I look like’.Sorrentino’s expert and endearing illustrations capture the book’s emotional intent. The tale shines with […]
Hopeless Bibliophile
Alberto Corral does a very nice job of creating a young girl character who children will fall in love with. She’s sweet, kind, giving, and makes some amazing cookies! Best of all, she’s the bravest little girl I’ve ever known. When she hears noises coming from upstairs does she run away? Oh no, not Olivia! […]
Libby Blog
My thoughts: I LOVED THIS! It was such a sweet read about learning to see past what people look like and to take time to get to know them before deciding whether you like them or not because you might just make your new best friend for life. I read this cover to cover with […]
Peanut Butter and Whine
“My Monster Burrufu” is a sweet story about friendships. Seven year old Olivia moves into a new house. A new house with a cookie eating monster! (Did you know a monster in the house is good luck? Yup yup!! Olivia’s Dad says so!) This is a cute little story written by Alberto Corral with adorable […]
She Saved
We recently got to review this book, and I have to tell you … it’s DARLING!! Burrufu (which is just fun to say!) is a monster that lives in the secret attic of Olivia’s new home. (Olivia is 7 and has a very large personality) This book is not only fun to read and share, […]
Red Lotus Mama
The book is about a seven year old girl named Olivia who has just moved into a new house with her father. A bit lonely and very curious, she discovers a monster named Burrufu living in the house’s secret attic. Burrufu has an incredible gift for writing and spends his time in solitude writing book […]
Mother Daughter Book
Reviewed by: Renee, Danielle, and Dominic (Mother, Daughter, and Son) DAUGHTER SAYS: What it’s about: This book is about a girl named Olivia who is moving into a new house. She discovers a secret attic that she finds Burrufu hiding in. What I liked and disliked about it: I liked Burrufu because he was cute […]
Long and Short Reviews
Olivia and her father are moving to the country so he’ll have a quiet place to write. Olivia wasn’t sure if she wanted to live in the country, but then she saw the house. It was a big old Victorian type with lots of rooms to snoop in and all kinds of things to discover. […]
Saving Money [...] With Liz
My Monster Burrufu Review In the Words Of My 10 year old. It’s about how a little 7 year old girl named Olivia had moved to a new house. Olivia was excited when she saw her new home,And Olivia’s dad told her that monsters are good luck after Olivia heard a loud bang coming from […]
Better in Threes
What a great book for all ages! A little girl moves into a new house, where a great big monster lives! She has no fear, however, and soon the monster has to learn to accept Olivia’s friendship, while Olivia learns that not everyone is as open-minded as she is. A wonderful story of overcoming hardships […]
Musings of a Book Addict
I absolutely loved this book. I had planned on reading it and sending it to a teacher for her classroom. She is trying to build up a classroom library. I have held onto the book for quite a while. I’ve re-read it three times. Olivia has so much love in her heart. When she discovers […]
Alice in Readerland
Adorable and heartfelt, I love this book! The illustrations throughout are utterly charming, they perfectly capture the whimsicalness and sweetness of the story. They make me want to hug Burrufu just like Olivia does! The message of accepting others for who they are, not judging others by their appearance, and that friendship can be anywhere […]
Book-ish Variety
What seven-year-old girl doesn’t want a big, friendly, furry monster to cuddle? I liked Olivia’s wide-eyed enthusiasm and inquisitive nature so typical of a little girl, and which I think would appeal to your typical child reader. I loved the illustrations which were really cute. I loved the inventiveness in how the text changed size […]
My Four Monkeys
Kylie’s new read fits her personality perfectly and is written by the talented animator Alberto Corral from Dreamworks Animation (Kung Fu Panda 2, Shrek Forever After, and more). My Monster Burrufu is a charming book about a young girl, Olivia, and her monstrous discovery! Geared toward ages 8-12, My Monster Burrufu is adorable and I […]
Illustrator’s Lounge
Although it’s a children’s book, it was a fun little read. There are a few twists in the story which really help to keep any child engaged and also has a very unexpected ending. It’s a very heart warming read and the accompanying illustrations by Alessandra Sorrentino are just fantastic! I would recommend “My Monster […]
Mymcbooks’s Blog
My Monster Burrufu is a well written book that would hold any child’s attention. A perfect read for children to learn the value of true friendship between two different personalities but also accepting each other and overcoming fear. This book is full of exciting adventures and I highly recommend it. Read more at Mymcbooks’s Blog.
She Scribes
Alberto Corral has written an adorable children’s book called My Monster Burrufu. This is a charming story that is sure to delight any young reader. The book is around 100 pages long so it can easily be read in a day or two. There are chapters within the book making it an ideal bedtime story […]
Me, My Shelf And I
Given a chance to read a children’s book, I was a little hesitant at first. But knowing I have nieces and a nephew who will be getting into books very soon made me think “You know what, I need to read a few kids books to see what’s out these days!” This book is incredibly […]
Moms Bookshelf & More
This story is very heart warming. A perfect read for children as the story touches on so many topics. With lessons involving friendship, prejudices, fear, learning to trust and bullying the Author has an amazing way of relaying his message in fewer than 100 pages that will touch the heart of any young reader. I […]
