My Monster Notebook

Greek and Roman mythology can be pretty funny, as evidenced by this "found" composition notebook, allegedly created by a student studying ancient myths. Each scrapbook-style spread focuses on a different mythological creature, integrating photographs and raucous drawings that look as though they were drawn by a bored (but creative) middle schooler. Excerpts from a faux-vintage book on myths offer snarky profiles of such figures as Lamia ("a very beautiful woman who happened to be a horrible serpent below her waist"), Proteus, Circe, and Hecate (who has the heads of a dog, snake, and horse, and wears superhero boots and a cheerleader-style miniskirt). It's an irreverent, highly entertaining addition to the pantheon. Ages 8%E2%80%93up. (Mar.)