Monster Books for Scaredy Kids
Some young readers LOVE monsters, and some young readers want to hide under the covers at the mere thought of a monster. I was more of a scaredy kid, but I’ve come to find that not all monster books are scary! There are monsters that are silly, there are monsters that are kind, and did you know that monsters love mac and cheese? Here’s a roundup of monstrously good stories to share with your young reader, whether they’re a scaredy kid or not!
A classic for a reason, this bestselling book helps put bedtime fears to bed! It’s an interactive story where children can show this big green monster who’s boss. As they read, the monster grows and grows, but then it’s time to scare him away and watch him disappear. We can bet it will quickly become a bedtime favorite!
Whether your little reader loves scary stories or would rather avoid things that go bump in the night, the Color Monster is a monster we can all get along with! In fact, the Color Monster is here to help everyone understand and deal with their emotions. So whether you’re scared, happy, anxious, or sad, this is a helpful monster, here to save the day.
Meet Grouch, Grump, and little Gloom ’n’ Doom. They live in a monster castle on a monster mountain and their favorite word is NO!! They argue every day about who is the baddest monster until one day, they create the biggest, baddest monster of all. Or so they thought. In this playful tale from Patrick McDonnell, one BIG monster shows everyone the power of gratitude, with two little words.
