Monster and Boy
Monster and Boy (Volume 1)Hannah Barnaby; illustrations by Anoosha Syed
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
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Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Holt Books for Young Readers
On Sale: 07/28/2020
ISBN: 9781250217844
144 Pages, Ages 6-9
Fall in love with the friendship between Monster and Boy in this exciting new chapter book series from writer Hannah Barnaby and illustrator Anoosha Syed.
When Monster (who lives under the bed) meets Boy (who sleeps in the bed), Boy starts to scream—and Monster promptly swallows him. It's the beginning of a beautiful friendship!
Told with a warm, cozy voice, the story is brought to life with adorable two-color illustrations. Filled with adventure and humor, this chapter book is perfect for sharing with kids just aging out of picture books and for newly independent readers.
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Once there was a monster who loved a boy.
The monster had never met the boy because monsters are nocturnal and boys (well, most boys) are not. But he knew the sound of the boy’s voice, and he loved that sound. He...
Praise for Monster and Boy
"A boy discovers that monsters are real—and that one lives under his bed . . . Humor ensues . . . No need to be afraid of monsters after reading this sweet and unusual friendship story." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Monster and Boy
"A beautiful friendship gets off to a rocky start when a boy is accidentally swallowed by the mild- mannered monster beneath his bed." —Booklist, starred review
"Callbacks to Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are will resonate with some readers, and fans of that book will appreciate this longer take on kid-monster relationships." —The Bulletin
"Silliness abounds when a boy meets the monster under his bed . . . Hilarious antics ensue . . . Adorable and expressive illustrations, goofball humor and a story full of friendship and hijinks make this a fun, gentle adventure." —Shelf Awareness
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