The Story of Growl

The Story of GROWL is a 2007 Children's picture book by Judy Horacek. It is about a little female monster, Growl, who loves to growl, is banned from growling for disturbing the neighbours, but is then allowed to resume growling after scaring a burglar.

Reception

Publishers Weekly, reviewing The Story of GROWL, wrote "Horacek draws goofy cartoons with a genial, contemporary look, and Growl exudes a Pokémonesque charm: her saw-toothed smile is hard to resist. The text leaves little to the imagination, but frequent cues to say “growl” as loudly as possible will invigorate readers." and The Horn Book Magazine wrote "Learning when it's appropriate to be loud is a lesson that will resonate with kids. Simple cartoon-style illustrations incorporating bold black growls encourage a spirited reading aloud."
The Story of GROWL has also been reviewed by Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Reading Time, and Catholic Library World.