"A deliciously impish read!" --Penny Parker Klostermann, author of There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight "It's a cute story, along the lines of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,and sure to raise a smile." --Bruce Hale, author of the Chet Gecko Mysteries Series From the author-illustrator team behind Monster Goose Nursery Rhymescomes a tale of a well-intentioned little imp with two left feet! Praise for Monster Goose Nursery Rhymes: "For all of us who grew up loving Dungeons & Dragons and Tolkien, Monster Goose Nursery Rhymesis an excellent way to introduce our little ones to the world of fantasy!" --Drew Daywalt, New York Times #1 bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit "Charming . This distinctive collection deserves to be enjoyed year round." --Publishers Weekly "The infectious rhythm of the text complete with its delicious word choice makes this an engaging read-aloud title." --School Library Journal "Monster Goose Nursery Rhymesis an elfishly edifying, bewitchingly funny, and just plain zombie-tastic take on well-loved nursery rhymes. It made me realize my inner child is actually an inner ogre." --Mo O'Hara, author of My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish Henry Herz received a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering and operations research from Cornell University, master of science in operations research from George Washington University, and master of arts in political science from Georgetown University--none of which help him write children's books. His love for fantasy began when he read Where the Wild Things Are(repeatedly) as a child (and as an adult).
His passion was sealed by The Lord of the Ringsand Dungeons & Dragons. He enjoys painting Warhammer miniatures, moderating science fiction/fantasy literature panels at conventions, eating Boston cream pie, and writing children's books with his sons, Josh and Harrison. Their first book was featured in Young Entrepreneur, Wired, GeekDad,CNN, and the Warner Brothers' website for the Hobbit movie. The Herz writing trio partnered with illustrator Abigail Larson to create Monster Goose Nursery Rhymes.They live in San Diego, California. Abigail Larson's whimsical illustrations have been shown throughout the United States, from New York to Los Angeles, as well as internationally in Paris and London. Larson creates digital art for children's books and commissioned projects. Some of her interests include Halloween, witchcraft, children's literature, skeletons, and monsters.