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Monsters Picture Books

Monsters in picture books walk the perfect line. Scary enough to be thrilling, illustrated with just enough humor to remind children they're safe. These 82 books are for the read-aloud that ends with a nervous laugh and a request to read it again.

82 books

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The Tickle Monster

Arnie Lightning

For the parent looking to turn storytime into a giggly, high-energy bonding session with their toddler through playful p

Cover of Nessie Celebrates Christmas

Nessie Celebrates Christmas

For the child who loves the magic of Christmas and wants to share the spirit of giving with friends, even from the depth

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Who Loves Melvin

Who Loves Mee Art

For the toddler or preschooler needing extra reassurance, this sweet story follows a little monster named Melvin as he d

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The Koala Brothers

Snack Attack!

Tracey West

For the early reader who loves action and teamwork. Join the Teen Titans as they use their powers and cooperation to sto

Ages 5–8

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The Legacy of Vashna

For the child who thrives on autonomy and loves to be in the driver's seat. This interactive quest builds confidence thr

Cover of The Scary Sleepover

The Scary Sleepover

For children feeling nervous about their first night away from home or facing the 'scary' side of imagination during a s

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Annette Tison, Talus Taylor

An unusual creature with a very special shape finds a way to use his unique talents to help his entire community.

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My First ABC Picture Books #2

Halloween ABC Picture Book

MadGaviette Publishing

For the preschooler excited for spooky season, this festive primer uses ghosts and pumpkins to help tiny learners master

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My ABC Picture Book for Holidays #3

My ABC Picture Book for Halloween

Prepare your little one for spooky season while building early literacy skills with this festive, colorful introduction

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For the child who struggles to know when to stop, this rhyming tale uses humor to explore the consequences of overindulg

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We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story

Prehistoric creatures travel through time to the 20th century, causing a massive stir as they roam the halls of New York

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Join Emmy, Birch, and their wolf Byte as they gather resources and build a new world in this high-stakes introduction to

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Splat the Cat Lift-the-Flap

For children who get a little spooked but love a good adventure, this lift-the-flap tale helps timid Splat face his Hall

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The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

An imaginary friend tired of being overlooked leaves his magical island for the bustling city to find the one child who

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And the Treasure Map

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

Captain Pete and his crew follow a map toward buried gold, but a giant sea monster stands between them and the jewels.

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Welcome to the Overworld!

Steve, Dennis the wolf, and a crew of adventurers must craft, build, and dodge exploding creepers to survive the blocky

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Gustavo, the Shy Ghost

Flavia Z. Drago

Gustavo is a shy ghost who loves playing his violin, but he must find a brave way to make the other monsters notice him

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The Farting Halloween Witch

Windy the witch has a hard time controlling her noisy farts, until an army of ghosts invades the village and her unique

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The Monster Family #4

It's My Birthday!

Billy is acting like a little monster with his new birthday toys until a surprise box of multiplayer games shows him tha

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The Brave Trilogy #3

Outside Over There

When goblins steal her baby sister through the window, Ida must take her wonder horn and journey into a strange world to

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Your Monster #1

10-Step Guide to Living with Your Monster

Living with a monster is easy if you follow the rules: they love country-western music, buying gum, and need just the ri

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Escape from the Nether!

Emmy, Birch, and their wolf Byte brave the mysterious biomes of the Nether on a high-stakes rescue mission through the w

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Grumpy Monkey Picture Books #7

Grumpy Monkey: Don't Be Scared

For children who feel a little nervous about spooky Halloween traditions, this jungle adventure shows that being brave d

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Diary of a Minecraft Chicken Jockey #1

Diary of a Minecraft Chicken Jockey

Brynn is a zombie boy who rides his chicken, Chick Norris, into a race that goes sideways when they get lost in the dang

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