Monsters - Kids Fiction

In this story in the Cat and Friends series of full-color board books, a dinosaur wants to play, but Cat is too scared Cat runs far away, but the persistent dino doesn't give up that easily. Bold illustrations, colorful characters, and simple rhyming text...

Come join the snowy fun as we strap on our snowshoes and travel deep into the Himalayas in search of the elusive Yeti. This charming board book takes young readers to a faraway land: the Abominable Snowman's world, which includes Yeti homes, Yeti families,...

Everyone's favorite zombie kid is back with more surprises So keep your eyes peeled and socks on, because an adventure with Zombie Boy isn't one you'd want to missAuthor: Yasunari NagatoshiISBN-10: 1975353447ISBN-13: 9781975353445Publisher: JyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2019Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 7.40h x 4.90w x 0.70d

Come and eat with Max, he has a MONSTER appetite.He eats such yucky, mucky food, his mealtimes are a fright. From fish-eye cheese and bug burgers to snail trail sauce and cockroach curry, Max will feast on anything crawly, creepy, hairy and sticky. But...

For fans of portal fantasies like Jessica Townsend's Nevermoor, Colin Meloy's Wildwood, and The Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, and unlike so many other fantasies that introduce readers to a world of enchantment and wonder, The Midnight Hour is one filled...

Uh-oh, there might be something creeping around in the attic. Could it be a monster? After a little girl hears something snooping around in the attic when she's sleeping, she decides to investigate. How can she sleep when something is making creaking noises and...

No one truly knows what could be hiding in the woods.When fearless Monet spots a tiny monster while wandering in the woods near her home, she tells her parents, but they do not believe her. The next day she sets out in search of...

Past the graveyard, hear the howlof werewolf loggerson the prowl.In this spooky, rhyming romp, creatures of all types work together to build a haunted house for a vampire family in need of a home. From mummies to Cyclops to the skeleton crew, they're all...

Inspired by award-winning Inuk director Zacharias Kunuk's short film of the same name, The Shaman's Apprentice tells the story of a young shaman in training who must face her first test--a trip to the underground to visit Kannaaluk, The One Below, who holds the...

A new take on the classic rhyme, Five Little Monkeys! Larry the monster is back in this perfect read-aloud from Bill Cotter, creator of the USA Today bestseller, Don't Push the Button.Larry is back! And this time he has enlisted his monster friends to...

A new take on the classic rhyme, five little monkeys jumping on the bed! Larry the monster is back in this perfect read-aloud from Bill Cotter, creator of the USA Today bestseller Don't Push the Button book.Larry is back! And this time he has...

Rebellion against the Emperor of Avalon grows as rumors spread of the Collector's defeat at the hands of the Techno Wizard. Sam Shelton and his friends now seek powerful new allies as they travel to the Great Rampart of the Uncharted Lands - a...

An ordinary bubble may seem pretty harmless to you. To the monsters of La La Land, however, a fragile, shimmering bubble is an object of terror, and when the frightening habits of bubbles are detailed by a fear-mongering monster, Yerbert, Froofle, and Wumpus run...

On the first night of Halloween, my mummy gives to me...a bright, shiny Skeleton Key! Sing along with this fun and silly Halloween take on the classic song "The 12 Days of Christmas." For each of the thirteen nights leading up to the creepiest--and...

What's a child to do when monsters show up in those creepy dark places - aside from covering their sweet little faces? When trouble is near, it's Mom and Dad to the rescue! And these brave parents are not without a plan to solve...

Are you afraid of the big bad wolf? Now you can put him in jail!Turn the pages in this delightfully silly board book to lock a wolf behind bars, send a vampire away in a rocket ship, and smash a monster with a fly...

★ 2021 Independent Publisher Book Award Winner Open the flaps to follow a young gray alien toddler over the course of an intergalactic day in a fantastical outer space wonderland. Young readers and pre-readers will delight in the details of this magical cosmic world...

Frank tends the garbage heap in the monster realm, just on the other side of the human world. In his spare time, he builds inventions out of garbage scraps. One of his inventions is of a human-inspired robot, with a stained t-shirt as the...

Mischievous Ntombi, the Chief's daughter, isn't at all afraid of the fearsome Ilunge River. But when she goes to swim there, she enrages the Mother of Monsters! Soon this fearsome creature, with a gigantic head, bulging eyes and thick, slimy scales, is terrorizing the...

This monster mash-up from Geisel winner Ethan Long doles out the laughs and the chills in equal measure. Each year, on Halloween eve, Fright Club meets to go over their plan: Operation Kiddie Scare. Only the scariest of monsters can join Fright Club--Vladimir the...

This cautionary tale about whiny children being eaten by monsters is upended when the monsters cannot decide how best to prepare their meal. A whiny child salad doesn't work because there's paprika in the dressing. A whiny child cake won't do because the flour...

A unique monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this picture book relies on the power of humor over fear, appeals to a child's love for creatures both alarming and absurd, and glorifies the scope of a child's imagination. One night,...

Discover the importance of being kind, accepting others and making new friends!Enlightening and playful, The Three Little Monsters and the Cranky King tells the story of a lonely monster king watches over his land of monsters from a castle high atop a bumpy hill....

Hubie's friends are away, his mom has chores for him, and his popsicle stand is melting. How is he ever going to survive boring summer vacation? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Chapter Books is an imprint of Spotlight, a...

The Junior Monster Scouts celebrate The Village's 150th birthday in the hilarious second chapter book of the Junior Monster Scouts series It's The Village's 150th birthday celebration And that means bright lights, popcorn machines, a marching band, and a musical merry-go-round. But not if...

After a chemical spill in Dr. Frankenstein's lab, Rapunzel's hair has grown to extreme lengths . . . and it's alive But her long locks weren't the only thing animated that stormy night. A lightning strike also shocked life into a clay figure. Now...

Hideout is a dreamlike, lyrical picture book with shades of Where the Wild Things Are that illustrates the power of imagination to transport us to new worlds from author Susanna Mattiangeli and illustrator Felicita Sala. A Junior Library Guild Selection It's time to go,...

In the tradition of Calvin & Hobbes and Dr. Seuss comes a new story of unlikely friendship. Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there lived a humongous and hairy giant named Wilfred. Whenever people saw him, they ran away, which...

A new series from the bestselling author of Dear Dumb Diary and Franny K. Stein Fresh from his intergalactic adventure, Victor is casting about for something new to apply his formidable know how to. The obvious next step is cello-making. However, the not so...

The creator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost presents a stylish, delightfully ghoulish board book that little ones can count on--with the help of monsters of all shapes and sizes. Run like a monster!Run like Pete.Pete has SEVEN feetfor racing down the street. Count from...

Little monsters don't have time for sleep. They must prove they're the scariest of them all! New readers will love this adorable story, complete with fun illustrations and a reading comprehension quiz.Author: Katie DaleISBN-10: 1728448328ISBN-13: 9781728448329Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2022Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize:...

A colorful cast of creatures and ghouls take to the streets Halloween night. But there's only one way to find out exactly who they are because we're not telling here Sneak a peek....FROM AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED NAME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION More than seventy...

According to legend handed down for many generations, either directly from French settlers to Louisiana or from the French Canadian immigrants, the Rougarou (Cajun werewolf), cannot count to 13. So when parents on the bayou scare their children with the creature, they also tell...

A baby monster that is loud, fussy, and picky about food can be hard to care for, wreaking havoc everywhere. But as two exhausted scientists find out, a baby monster can also be what makes them a family. This laugh-out-loud tale shows what every...

A hilarious day in the life of two EMS workers who drive an "amboolance," rushing to the aid of injured monsters. Meet Sally and Gus--the crackerjack emergency medical services team who come to help when someone is sick or injured. But the someones in...

He's better at eating brains than using them! Zombie Boy's back in school, and while he behaves himself most of the time, staying in one piece is still a struggle! When a new transfer student even creepier and more unpredictable than the cute little...

Entertaining antics and skullduggery abound in the book that inspired Laika Studio's animated film The Boxtrolls, in theaters September 26, 2014! Welcome to Ratbridge. But beware--for there is skulduggery afoot. Young Arthur has fallen foul of the appalling outlaw, Snatcher, and is trapped alone...

"Fast, funny, frightening--and filled with shocks and surprises. These books are my kind of fun. I want to live on Monsterstreet " --R.L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps seriesTrick-or-treat turns to scare-or-scream in this second installment of Monsterstreet, the chilling middle grade series. When...

"Monsters, mayhem, and a little family magic will have readers rooting for Valentina!" -- Kwame Mbalia, New York Times bestselling authorIt takes a special person to end up in detention on the last day of school.It takes a REALLY special person to accidentally burn...

Every Child Can be a Reading Star Who will you say ""Boo"" to on Halloween night? Say Boo to the scary and sweet in this rhyming beginning reader. Say Boo is part of the Reading Stars series. Reading Star books are for kids at...

The third book in the Printz Honor-award winning series, this gothic, gory novel is "articulately literary, horrifically grotesque, and mind-bendingly complex" (Kirkus Reviews). When Dr. Warthrop goes hunting for the "Holy Grail of Monstrumology" with his eager new assistant, Arkwright, he leaves Will Henry...

A rhyming picture book with humor and heart that's a wonderful bedtime addition for the "little monster" in your life. Includes illustrations from bestselling author/illustrator Ashley Spires of The Most Magnificent Thing. Even monsters have to go to sleep. But before little trolls turn...

The Dragon Lantern is the second book in the award-winning, action-packed, steampunk League of Seven series by acclaimed author Alan Gratz. Archie Dent is convinced that he and his friends Hachi and Fergus are the first three members of a new League of Seven:...

Having trouble with your backpack zipper? Maybe there's a monster inside! A little girl slowly warms up to her unexpected guest in this funny story. When Annie unzips her backpack and finds a monster inside, it's hard to say who is more shocked. "AAAAHHHH!"...

"Even reluctant readers (let alone closet classicists) will be drawn to pore over these entrancing pages. -- School Library Journal Greek myths are among the most exciting stories ever told. In this collection, Marcia Williams offers a fun but faithful retelling of eight myths...

She was excited about moving into her new house but soon learned there were monsters everywhere. She knew she must get rid of them but first had to convince her parents they were real. Do you believe in monsters?Mystery, creativity, bravery, and perseverance await....

Looking for a book to encourage your son during their potty training journey?Want to empower them with affirmations that will help them along the way?If your child loves superheroes and dinosaurs and is up for conquering potty training, then this is the perfect book...

When their science-focused summer camp is besieged by a sinister figure, Dustin and Suzie round up a crew of kids to get to the bottom of the mystery and protect themselves. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Novels is...

This witty picture book from children's luminary Daniel Pinkwater and Aaron Renier offers an insider's look that will make you completely abandon everything you thought you knew about vampires Welcome to the village of Blinsh, Pinksylvania, famous for the many vampires that call it...

The Case of the Slime Stampede is the first book in the Tank & Fizz mystery series about two crime-solving monsters living under a mountain. When Gravelmuck Elementary's cleaning slimes escape and destroy the schoolyard with their acidic ooze, all claws and tails point...