Marilyn's Monster

- Written by Michelle Knudsen and illustrated by Matt Phelan; Copyright © 2015; Copyright © 2015; Candlewick Press, Somerville, Massachusetts;
- This book tells the story of a young girl who waits for her monster after all of the other children have one.
- When her monster never shows she must take matters into her own hands.
- Marilyn is rewarded for making the choice to go on a search instead of waiting.
- It is a leap of faith.