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Monsters Chapter Books

Monsters in chapter books develop real menace and real mythology. These 2,081 books feature creatures that are frightening in satisfying ways, alongside characters brave enough (barely) to face them.

2,081 books

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Rebecca Dickinson

For children who show love through creative messes, this silly tale explores the fun of helping in the kitchen while cel

Cover of I Believe in You

I Believe in You

For the little one facing new challenges or needing a boost: this whimsical board book uses cheerful monsters to remind

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Guess Who's Just Moved in Next Door

Colin McNaughton

For children nervous about change or making assumptions, this silly story turns expectations upside down when a neighbor

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Zom-B #6

Gladiator

Darren Shan

For teens grappling with difficult choices and systemic injustice, this intense horror saga explores standing up for wha

Ages 14–18

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Monster Manor #1

Von Skalpel's Experiment

For the child who loves the thrill of a spooky mystery and wonders what secrets might be hiding in the weird house at th

Cover of Werewolf Skin

Alex ignores his uncle's warnings about the woods and the house next door, only to find that the full moon reveals terri

Cover of The Creature of Black Water Lake

Culpepper Adventures #1

The Creature of Black Water Lake

For the adventurous child who loves exploring the great outdoors and enjoys the thrill of uncovering local legends and s

Cover of Invasion of the Scorp-lions

Monstertown Mystery #2

Invasion of the Scorp-lions

Strange smells and eerie noises are drifting through the classroom vents, leading Carlos and Benny on a hunt for the mon

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Zombies Shouldn't Sleep in the Dirt

Benjamin Harper

For the child who gets grumpy when they can't get comfortable at night, this silly story turns the search for a perfect

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Unlike Other Monsters

Zander is a monster who usually scares children, but a chance encounter with a little bird makes him wonder if he was me

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Scream Street #1

Fang of the Vampire

Tommy Donbavand

For the child who feels like an outsider or is facing a sudden move, this spooky comedy shows that finding your pack can

Cover of The Big Book of Monsters: The Creepiest Creatures from Classic Literature

The Big Book of Monsters: The Creepiest Creatures from Classic Literature

For the curious reader who loves a good chill, this guide uncovers the surprising literary origins of the world's most f

Cover of Rats

Gigantic mutant rats emerge from a Staten Island landfill, forcing fourteen-year-old Sarah and her brother to fight for

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Dinkin Dings #1

Dinkin Dings and the Frightening Things

Dinkin Dings is convinced his new neighbors are flesh-eating alien space zombies, which is a major problem for a boy who

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Scream Street #3

Heart of the Mummy

Tommy Donbavand

Luke and his friends must brave a swarm of millions of spiders to find an ancient heart and save his parents from the te

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Petrifying Parodies #3

The Runaway Mummy

For the little one testing their independence while needing the comfort of knowing you'll always be there, even if they

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The Witching Hours #2

The Troll Heart

For the brave young reader who loves a good scare and the comfort of a sibling bond while facing creepy-crawly things in

Cover of Monsters Go Night-night

Monsters Go Night-night

For the toddler who resists the nightly routine, these silly monsters turn every 'no' into a 'goofy' with their unconven

Cover of Alberta The Abominable Snowthing

Alberta The Abominable Snowthing

For the child who feels a little awkward in their own skin, this funny tale follows a clumsy yeti girl learning to hide

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I Want To Be in a Scary Story

For the child who loves the idea of being brave but still wants a safe way to explore spooky things. A playful monster l

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Zombie Season #1

Justin Weinberger

For the child who loves high-stakes survival stories and navigating big mysteries when the grownups in charge might not

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Killer Pizza #2

Teens Toby, Annabel, and Strobe embark on a dangerous secret mission to help a beautiful monster defect and find safety

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When a Monster Is Born

For the child who loves imagining 'what if' scenarios and needs a playful way to see that every choice in life leads to

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Huggly and the Books

Huggly and his monster friends set out on a curious adventure to solve the mystery of what books are actually meant for.

More Formats for Monsters

Graphic Novels(277)Young Adult(272)Middle Grade(150)Picture Books(82)Early Readers(54)Poetry(49)Board Books(3)

Monsters by Age Group

Monsters Books for Ages 0–3(567)Monsters Books for Ages 12–18(2347)Monsters Books for Ages 4–7(2007)Monsters Books for Ages 8–11(3080)