The Simon & Schuster AweSome Animated Monster Maker is a software program designed for creating animated monsters on personal computers and Macs. It includes various features to allow users to customize and bring their creatures to life. The CD format ensures that users can easily install the program on different operating systems such as Microsoft Windows 3.x, 95, and 98, as well as Apple Mac OS 7 and 9. This interactive tool is great for those interested in web and desktop publishing, providing a fun and creative outlet for storytelling and art projects.