Books Like Monster School
Families who loved Monster School by Kate Coombs often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Monster School by Kate Coombs often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is feeling anxious about their own quirks or the social hierarchy of the classroom. While it looks like a spooky collection of poems, it is actually a clever emotional mirror for the elementary school experience. It uses monsters as metaphors to explore common childhood feelings like shyness, the pressure to be perfect, and the fear of being the odd one out. Through playful verse, Kate Coombs introduces us to a variety of 'monsters' who are dealing with very human problems: a zombie who drools, a gargoyle who is too stiff, and a ghost who struggles to be seen. It is an ideal pick for children ages 4 to 8 who enjoy a bit of 'scary' fun but need a gentle reminder that everyone, even a scary ogre, feels a little nervous sometimes. Parents will appreciate how it reframes school anxieties into something humorous and manageable.
