The Essential Worldwide Monster Guide Book

I enjoyed The Essential Worldwide Monster Guide by Linda Ashman but it was not my favorite. This book consists of a poetic rhyme scheme that takes the reader through the travels of the world and time. Each travel destination has its own unique story, illustrations, and myth about a particular creature. These creatures include the Loch Ness Monster, Sasquatch, and trolls. This book is a good way for children to learn about these myths and they can imagine what these creatures would be like if they were real. The book looks very dark and scary judging by the front cover but once opened, the pages are light and colorful which can create confusion for students.
My only problem with the book is that it doesn't have a smooth flow. The book transitions from story to myth and back to story but they don't all relate. The illustrations are unique but they are also distracting from the overall story. As individual stories, the book would be great. I do like how the myths of the monsters are told as facts because it makes the creatures feel real. I also can appreciate the diverse context of cultures because it opened my eyes to different myths from different cultures that I was previously unaware of.