Monsters - Kids Fiction

Introduce your little ones to the importance of making big decisions, such as what pan dulce to eat next during?spooky season!?Little monster, do you want a pan dulce? What about a beso? Maybe a concha or an oreja?A gaggle of little monsters politely decline...

A group of goblins steal a boy's ability to apologize in The Ship of Stolen Words, a lively middle-grade fantasy from Nebula Award-winning author Fran Wilde. No matter how much trouble Sam gets in, he knows that he can always rely on his magic...

Could Principal Vanderpants be the BOSS-MONSTER? Pick a book. Grow a Reader This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost...

When the Sandman asks Mona, a feisty yet kind-hearted eleven-year-old, to be his apprentice, she jumps at the chance to escape her unsettled life at the orphanage. But trouble has a way of finding Mona, and it doesn't take long for hijinks to ensue...

Ghost Squad meets Hotel Transylvania in this sweetly spooky fish-out-of-water middle grade "mirthful monster mashup" (Kirkus Reviews) about a human girl who must put on the performance of her life when she realizes what she thought was a LARPing summer camp is full of...

Award-winning storyteller Donna L. Washington has cooked up a delightfully spooky tale in this imaginative twist on the classic "Goldilocks." Curly Locks is a good-hearted girl, but she's an awful cook. All the townspeople of Toadsuck Swamp know to steer clear of her peculiar...

Tulah Jones, secret twelve-year-old zombie, is STRESSED. She needs a job to support her raw meat diet, plus she's hoping dreamy Jeremy Romero will ask her to the school's Monster Mash Dance. But Tulah's hunger-fueled rage outs are getting worse, and she keeps embarrassing...

Goosebumps now on Disney+!When city kid Todd Coates moves from Queens, New York, to live on a Wisconsin farm for a year, he's in for a more than just hanging out with his cousins Mila and Skipper. Strange things begin to happen all around...

From the author of Evangeline of the Bayou comes a classic middle grade animal-fantasy adventure about a black cat who must go on a magical journey to be reunited with her beloved owner. For fans of Katherine Applegate, Rosanne Parry, and readers of the...

The exquisite sequel to The Monsters of Rookhaven, following the half-human and half-monster Mirabelle on a mission to protect the only home she's ever known from a sinister new threat bent on eradicating her family, perfect for fans of Christian McKay Heidicker, Robert Beatty,...

New York Times bestselling author Tracey Baptiste and acclaimed illustrator Amber Ren take readers on a fun, creepy, storytime-ready romp through a forest filled with creatures from Caribbean folklore.I'm looking for a jumbie, I'm going to find a scary one.But Mama says jumbies exist...

First-day-of-school jitters take on a whole new meaning at howlergarten, where future werewolves prepare for their big transformation! Most kids go to kindergarten, but there is a special place for those who turn into werewolves. Instead of attending school during the day, these supernatural...

A rhyming board book with novelty felt mouths to feed.Introducing an amazing, interactive book, filled with fun wild animal characters. Children will love reading the rhyme as the ranger explains why you shouldn't feed the animals . . . and then ignoring his advice!...

The exciting conclusion of the bestselling middle grade fantasy adventure THE DREAM KEEPER CHRONICLES by award winning author Mikey Brooks. When Mares escapes into the world of Awake, it is left to Gladamyr and his teen bonds, Parker and Kaelyn, to stop him. They...

A standalone high-stakes middle grade fantasy by Alysa Wishingrad, author of the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection The Verdigris Pawn.Monsters are still lurking on Barrow's Bay.Dare Coates is sure of it. No drifter or ruffian could have killed her father, the Captain of...

What happens when a Monster keeps eating its emotions? A hilarious adventure featuring a loveable character who learns that maybe expressing feelings is better than holding them inside. Monster is enjoying the day until it accidentally steps in mess, kicking off a series of...

The perfect Easter basket stuffer! Go on a festive and fun-filled adventure with Larry the monster in this interactive Easter edition of the USA Today bestselling series, Don't Push the Button!Larry is SO excited for Easter! Aren't you? I don't think the Easter Bunny...

What was that noise? A terrible racket wakes Bob up and he just knows it must be a MONSTER. His big brother John wants to go on a quest to find it, but Bob doesn't think that's such a good idea. Bob can't let...

"Van Hout expertly conveys the emotional peaks and valleys of each friendship; the monster's eyes and expressions speak volumes." -- Publishers Weekly, *Starred Review*Award-winning author-illustrator Mies Van Hout celebrates the fun (and sometimes bumpy) stages of friendship as monster friends play, fight, and reconcile.Set...

Six kids search for a new place to call home in this middle grade graphic novel debut by comic creators Cait May and Trevor Bream, for fans of Marvel's Runaways and The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag. Another Kind is not your average...

Princess Ana is trapped in her own home, unable to leave the castle walls to avoid a fever that is plaguing Ratu Island. Her mother, devastated after the death of Ana's father, has hardened, resolving to keep her crown rather than acquiesce the kingdom...

An adorable picture book about a tiny monster with a big heart trying to follow in his family's footsteps. All great Kaiju are born with a super power to strike fear in the heart of the city.But Anzu is different.Instead of mayhem, he likes...

How to help a Monster and Learn Confidence, is a positive, inspirational and beautifully illustrated story. This books intention is to encourage your child to develop healthy self-esteem and self-confidence, in a fun and loving way. So they can shine bright in the world,...

Amani loves to eat junk food, but he is not brushing his teeth properly. The night before his dentist appointment he is visited by strange creatures trying to get to his mouth. Although the dentist tells him how to keep his teeth clean, the...

"Monsters have never been so much fun." -Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author of the Spy School series"Frightening and fun!" -Neil Patrick Harris, New York Times bestselling author of The Magic MisfitsReaders will be scared silly in this spooky and hilarious middle grade...

ONE BOY. TWO WORLDS. AN ANCIENT EVIL THAT WANTS THEM BOTH. It's been a year since thirteen-year-old Toby Thornton found his long-lost family. But already cracks are appearing in his dream life. Forbidden from seeing his magical friends at The Winter Freak Show, he...

When Santa gets snowed in at the North Pole, it's up to three heroes from Quirkville to save the day--but they're in for an ooey-gooey surprise Reginald (the zombie), Zarfon (the alien), and Abigail Zink (the human) are all preparing for Christmas in Quirkville...

A PROPHECY IN MOTION. MANKIND ON ITS KNEES. CAN ONE BOY CHANGE THEIR FATE? Thirteen-year-old Toby Thornton never expected Father Christmas to break into his parents' townhouse in the dead of night, bruised, pale and on the run. After all, it was only hours...

Even the crankiest monsters have hearts in this monstrously funny Valentine tale from fan favorite author Samantha Berger and bestselling, award-winning illustrator Dan Santat. An ordinary kid becomes Crankenstein on the most lovey-dovey, yuckiest day of the year: Valentine's Day. Cheesy cards, allergy-inducing bouquets,...

Eleanor Hurl is a peculiar girl with an extraordinary imagination, which unfortunately has a nasty habit of getting her into trouble Eleanor begins to wonder if being unique is a bad thing - until her English teacher gives her an idea of how she...

A chilling adventure awaits in this page-turning thriller about an art rescue mission, made up monsters coming to life, and a terrifying ride on the Imagination Train from middle grade author Tevin Hansen.Mizzy Agnor has watched most of her close friends throw away an...

A young slime scientist is surprised when her latest creation comes to life in Frankenslime, a funny and clever picture book twist on Frankenstein. Victoria Franken is a slime scientist. Her experiments lead to amazing slimes. Until, one dark and stormy night, her latest...

When Fenn's sketchbook begins to act strange-backgrounds changing, trees swaying back and forth, unfinished drawings being completed on their own-he's reluctant to tell his two best friends, Miz and Reiny. But when he doesn't meet them after school, his friends immediately suspect it has...

A USA Today Bestseller! From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes an all-new monster story and picture book for kids!Get ready to laugh along in this fun children's monster book as a brave young ninja heads into...

Quest Chasers is a middle grade fantasy adventure series featuring Eevie, Tommy and Drew.Follow the teenagers' journey to a hidden world-filled with evil sorcerers, monsters and demons-led by a queen with an unquenchable thirst for human souls. Can they put an end to her...

Author of Hide and Seeker, Daka Hermon, brings us a new evil lurking in our childhood games. Things haven't been the same since Shane's accident. One minute he was a normal kid playing a game of tag with his friends, and the next he's...

Buzz dreams about Frankenfly--but Fly Guy is a friend, not a monster!In the latest installment of the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Fly Guy series, Buzz and Fly Guy spend a day together playing some spooky games and doing arts and crafts projects. When Buzz...

How do monsters get where they're going? In a silly showcase of vehicles, Daisy Hirst offers a fresh spin on a favorite toddler subject. There's more than one way for a little monster to travel! Skeeter speeds by on a scooter, and Willa likes...

Two 601-year-old goblin tricksters from Korea go on an unexpected Halloween adventure in New York City in this tongue-in-cheek story from Frances Cha, critically acclaimed author of If I Had Your Face, and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Jaime Kim. "A sweet, comical...

What do monsters like to play with? Toddlers will approve of the options in this bright, witty board book from Daisy Hirst. What will these little monsters do at playtime today? Megan is making a mouse house, and Deegan is dressing up dinosaurs. Leonie...

"Monsters have never been so much fun." --Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author of the Spy School series on The Supernatural Society Welcome back to East Emerson, a town chock-full of monsters, in this spooky and hilarious middle grade series about three kids...

Scaredy Monster has a BIG secret. He's not scary like many monsters--he's a scaredy monster! From Epic! Originals, Scaredy Monster is an illustrated early reader series about conquering fears and trying new things! Join Scaredy Monster as he overcomes his fears of losing a...

Julia and her house full of fantastic friends are on the move, from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Ben Hatke. Julia's flying house has come down to earth...and sprouted legs Now it roams the landscape looking for the perfect spot to settle down. But...

Monsters Growling in the Background Trade Book (Paperback)Author: VariousISBN-10: 1478870427ISBN-13: 9781478870425Publisher: Reycraft BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2023Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 8.96h x 6.11w x 0.24d

In this delightfully gruesome collection, renowned monstrologist Johan Olander guides you through the world between reality and fantasy, where the creatures of your worst nightmares appear--even in your sock drawer!With this essential field guide, you'll: *learn about monster habitats, life cycles, and how to...

Monsters + Humor + Fun = THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost...

Monsters Growling in the Background Trade Book (Hardcover)Author: VariousISBN-10: 1478870419ISBN-13: 9781478870418Publisher: Reycraft BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2023Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 9.27h x 6.36w x 0.44dReview Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2022Publishers Weekly 08/22/2022School Library Journal 09/23/2022 pg. 1

Boys and girls will scare themselves silly with this Step 2 reader featuring the adventures of Sulley and his one-eyed friend Mike from the computer-animated Disney 2 Pixar blockbuster "Monsters, Inc." Full color.Author: Gail HermanISBN-10: 0736428607ISBN-13: 9780736428606Publisher: Random House DisneyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/04/2022Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Two 601-year-old goblin tricksters from Korea go on an unexpected Halloween adventure in New York City in this tongue-in-cheek story from Frances Cha, critically acclaimed author of If I Had Your Face, and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Jaime Kim. "A sweet, comical...

Adorable Funko Pop! versions of the Universal Monsters: Dracula, Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, Wolfman and other classic creatures of the night make their first ever frightful appearance in Little Golden Books! What better way to introduce everyone's favorite Universal Monsters to a new generation...