"My Monster Burrufu" 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 […]