About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts showing a deep fascination with the unknown, the spooky, or the 'unexplained' mysteries of the world. It is the perfect choice for a young reader who finds traditional poetry intimidating but loves searching for clues and hidden details. By framing poetry as found documents like newspaper clippings and milk cartons, the authors lower the barrier to literary engagement while feeding a child's natural curiosity about legendary creatures. Through clever wordplay and 'stealthy' storytelling, the book explores themes of imagination and the thrill of the hunt. While the subject matter includes monsters like the Mongolian Death Worm and Bigfoot, the tone is consistently humorous and lighthearted rather than genuinely frightening. It is an ideal pick for children ages 6 to 10 who enjoy a bit of 'scary-fun' adventure and parents who want to introduce sophisticated poetic forms through a high-interest, visual medium.
