Monster of the Year

Monster of the Year
Author: Bruce Coville
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Total Pages: 150
Release: 1989
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780671731472

Mike and Kevver announce a Monster of the Year Contest to liven up a dull summer. But then the elegram from Translylvania comes and Igor and the first contestant arrives.

Gershon's Monster

Gershon's Monster
Author:
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2000
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 043910839X

When his sins threaten the lives of his beloved twin children, a Jewish man finally repents of his wicked ways.

The Nian Monster

The Nian Monster
Author: Andrea Wang
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2016-12-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0807556432

The Original Art 2017 Exhibit 2017-2018 Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Literature Award Picture Book Honor STARRED REVIEW! "Wang's story thrills but doesn't threaten: Chau's wonderfully vivid watercolors give the monster doe eyes and a round body that make him seem like a cranky, overgrown teddy bear, and Wang shares cultural information about the Chinese New Year with the lightest of touches."—Publishers Weekly starred review Tong tong! The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. With horns, scales, and wide, wicked jaws, Nian is intent on devouring Shanghai, starting with Xingling! The old tricks to keep him away don't work on Nian anymore, but Xingling is clever. Will her quick thinking be enough to save the city from the Nian Monster?

The Monster Who Lost His Mean

The Monster Who Lost His Mean
Author: Tiffany Strelitz Haber
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2012-07-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1466816813

Everyone knows that the M in "monster" stands for MEAN. But what happens when a monster can't be mean any more? Is he still a monster at all? One young monster's attempts to live up to his name go hilariously awry as he discovers—with a little help from new friends—that it's not what you're called but who you are that counts.

How to Catch a Monster

How to Catch a Monster
Author: Adam Wallace
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2017-09-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1728239311

A USA Today Bestseller! From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes an all-new monster story, the perfect back to school picture book for kids! Get ready to laugh along in this fun children's monster book as a brave young ninja heads into the closet to meet the monster that's been so scary night after night! But what if our monster isn't scary at all? Maybe our hero is about to make a friend of the strangest sort... Whether you're looking for first day of school books about fears, spooky basket stuffers, festive gifts for children, a great bedtime story, or inspiration to build your very own STEAM traps and activities, parents, educators, and children alike will love sharing this silly read aloud! This inventive picture book about conquering fears and overcoming anxiety reminds us that things aren't always as scary as they seem! There's a monster in my closet with claws, and teeth, and hair, and tonight, I'm going to scare him! He lives just right through there... Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a Witch How to Catch the Easter Bunny How to Catch an Elf How to Catch a Turkey How to Catch a Leprechaun How to Catch a Dinosaur and more!

The Monster Who Came to Visit

The Monster Who Came to Visit
Author: Neesa Bally
Publisher: Neesa Bally
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2020-07-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9789768289582

In this humorous, rhyming story a little girl's attempts to befriend a monster lead from one disaster to the next. All is not lost though as this unlikely pair may have more in common than you think.

How I Met My Monster

How I Met My Monster
Author: Amanda Noll
Publisher: Flashlight Press
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2019-11-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1947277111

One night, when Ethan reaches under his bed for a toy truck, he finds this note instead: "Monsters! Meet here for final test." Ethan is sure his parents are trying to trick him into staying under the covers, until he sees five colorful sets of eyes blinking at him from beneath the bed. Soon, a colorful parade of quirky, squeaky little monsters compete to become Ethan's monster. But only the little green monster, Gabe, has the perfect blend of stomach-rumbling and snorting needed to get Ethan into bed and keep him there so he falls asleep—which as everyone knows, is the real reason for monsters under beds. With its perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this silly-spooky prequel to the award-winning I Need My Monster and Hey, That's MY Monster! will keep young readers entertained.

Monster Needs Your Vote

Monster Needs Your Vote
Author: Paul Czajak
Publisher: Picture Book
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-12-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781098253455

Monster decides to run for president, and his campaign encourages kids to take a stand and fight for what they believe in. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Picture Books is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.

Hey, That's MY Monster!

Hey, That's MY Monster!
Author: Amanda Noll
Publisher: Flashlight Press
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2018-03-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1947277081

This enhanced eBook features read-along narration. Winner: CLC Seal of Approval 2017 Literary Classics Book Awards, Silver, Preschool/Early Reader Fantasy Finalist: 2017 Literary Classics Book Awards 2017 PNBA Long-List When Ethan looks under the bed for his monster, he finds this note instead: "So long, kid. Gotta go. Someone needs me more than you do. –Gabe" How will Ethan ever get to sleep without his monster's familiar, comforting snorts? And who could need Gabe more than Ethan does? Gabe must have gone to Ethan's little sister's room! She has been climbing out of bed every night to play, and obviously needs a monster to help her get to sleep – but not HIS monster! Ethan tries to help his sister find her own monster, but none are the perfect blend of cute and creepy. Just when it seems that Ethan will lose his monster forever, an uninvited, tutu-toting little monster full of frightening fun appears. Following in the spooky-silly tradition of I Need My Monster, here's another irresistible monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers.

Monster Hunting For Beginners (Monster Hunting, Book 1)

Monster Hunting For Beginners (Monster Hunting, Book 1)
Author: Ian Mark
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2021-09-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0755501950

“A MAGNIFICENTLY HILARIOUS MASTERPIECE OF MONSTER PROPORTIONS. I HOWLED WITH LAUGHTER!”, JENNY PEARSON A monstrously funny new adventure series. Readers of 8+ and fans of Mega Monster and Shrek will adore the first in the brand new fantasy series from Irish debut author, Ian Mark