Cheddar the cat is headed to the park, but first he has to take on the monster in his closet: his winter coat. Itchy, stuffy, and ill-fitting, Cheddar has to find a way to defeat or escape the ghastly garnment or his trip to the playground will be a bust. 

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In CHEDDAR VS. COATZILLA, a 473 word picture book for children ages 3-5, author-illustrator I turn a classic cold-weather clothing struggle into a monster movie romp with a surprisingly cozy heart. With its dynamic characters, big read aloud laughs, and campy horror tone, this story will appeal to fans of Aggie and the Ghost and Bob the Vampire Snail.

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This story was inspired by my own childhood coat nemisis—the matching wool coats she and her siblings donned every holiday season.

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