How to Catch a Monster

Written by Adam Wallace · Illustrated by Andy Elkerton

Part of the How to Catch series

A young boy confronts the monster in his closet and discovers an unexpected friendship.

2.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,274 ratings

40 pages· 374 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

A brave young ninja ventures into the closet to confront a monster with claws and teeth. But what if the monster isn't scary at all? As traps are set and surprises unfold, could this encounter lead to an unexpected friendship? Dive into a world of robots, lava pie, and the challenge of catching monsters. Discover if things are truly as frightening as they seem, or if the best rewards lie beyond fear. Are you ready to face the unknown and find out what's really lurking in the shadows?

From the publisher

There’s a monster in my closet,

with claws, and teeth, and hair,

and tonight, I’m going to scare him!

He lives just right through there…

Get ready to laugh as a young ninja heads into the closet to meet the monster that’s been so scary night after night! But what if things aren’t what they seem and our monster isn’t scary at all? What if our ninja hero is about to make a friend of strangest sort?

If you dare to travel beyond the closet door and into the land of the monsters… you might just find the very best reward of all. But with robots, lava pie, and a smattering of traps—catching monsters is no easy business!

Is there a monster living in your closet? Are you brave enough to catch him? Parents and children will love sharing this fun and inventive picture book, which reminds us that things aren’t always as scary as they seem.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 40
Words: 374
Reading age: 4–10
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD510L

Themes & topics

Books about imagination Books about facing fears Books about monsters Books about Halloween Books about social themes

What readers & critics say

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“Farts smelling like strawberries and limes, a monster squeezing toothpaste all over the bathroom and cadence that's off . . . not a favorite of mine.”

Marmee

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