Some young readers LOVE monsters, and some young readers want to hide under the covers at the mere thought of a monster. I was more of a scaredy kid, but I’ve come to find that not all monster books are scary! There are monsters that are silly, there are monsters that are kind, and did you know that monsters love mac and cheese? Here’s a roundup of monstrously good stories to share with your young reader, whether they’re a scaredy kid or not!
For a very nervous rabbit, there are all sorts of unknowns in the world, and that’s a really scary concept! What could be lurking outside? What if there’s monsters? Ok but wait a minute…what if there are awesome, wonderful things outside too? This delightful tale helps readers remember that just because something is unknown, doesn’t mean it has to be frightening. Sometimes the unknown just means there are all sorts of awesome possibilities out there.
There is a big orange creature in this book, and he most definitely does NOT eat children. What do you think he is, a MONSTER? More silly than scary, this is a subversive, spot-the-difference story perfect for fans of There’s a Monster in Your Book and We Don’t Eat Our Classmates. Readers will devour the book and want to go straight back to the beginning again, to keep a close eye on this wily creature, and the one kid who knows exactly what’s going on.
NO HUMANS ALLOWED at this monster mac and cheesy party! But it’s not scary, it’s funny! And yummy! Well, it’s yummy if you like some funky twists on everyone’s favorite food. Mac and cheese with eyeballs anyone? Kids will delight in thinking up their own wild combinations, plus there’s a positive message about trying new things and enjoying meals with new friends.
A classic for a reason, this bestselling book helps put bedtime fears to bed! It’s an interactive story where children can show this big green monster who’s boss. As they read, the monster grows and grows, but then it’s time to scare him away and watch him disappear. We can bet it will quickly become a bedtime favorite!
Many kids love to read scary stories, or those filled with monsters and skeletons and ghosts and goblins. But what about the monsters themselves? Who reads to them? One little boy, armed only with a book and a flashlight, journeys into the night to make sure all creatures get a storytime. This rhyming bedtime tale is perfect for young readers—and monsters—alike, and reminds us of the power of a good book.
Whether your little reader loves scary stories or would rather avoid things that go bump in the night, the Color Monster is a monster we can all get along with! In fact, the Color Monster is here to help everyone understand and deal with their emotions. So whether you’re scared, happy, anxious, or sad, this is a helpful monster, here to save the day.
Meet Grouch, Grump, and little Gloom ’n’ Doom. They live in a monster castle on a monster mountain and their favorite word is NO!! They argue every day about who is the baddest monster until one day, they create the biggest, baddest monster of all. Or so they thought. In this playful tale from Patrick McDonnell, one BIG monster shows everyone the power of gratitude, with two little words.
