By Robert Peters Da Goodie Monsta is a tale about a little boy named Shaka who lives in a village where a mythical creature is rumored to enter the dreams of sleeping children to chase nightmares away. Shaka is disappointed because he has dreamless nights. He becomes determined to meet the woolly hair monster who is part lion, part dragon, and part bird with roller skates. Author Robert Peters wrote the book based on a dream his son Robert Jr. had at age 3. It is beautifully illustrated with Peter's etchings in colorful halftones. Ages 6-13.