I Want a Monster!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

I Want a Monster!

By Elise Gravel

Winnie dreams of a monster pet, but can she handle the chaos it brings?

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40 pages· 732 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Winnie is determined to have a monster of her own, just like her friends. But as she navigates the quirks of these peculiar creatures, she wonders: how much do they eat, and do they ever sleep? With each new discovery, Winnie learns about the joys and challenges of caring for a unique pet. Will her dream of owning a monster turn into a delightful adventure or a monstrous mess? Dive into a whimsical tale of responsibility and friendship, and find out if Winnie can truly handle her dream pet.

From the publisher

Winnie wants a monster! Some monsters smell like pirate feet and some might read your diary, but they are so darn cute! All Winnie’s friends have one. But how much do Oogly-Wumps eat? Don’t they ever sleep? Can monsters get lonely?I Want a Monster! is a humorous, energetic celebration of the responsibility and joy of owning your dream pet, perfect for fans of Peter Brown’s Children Make Terrible Pets or anyone who’s ever longed for or loved a pet of any kind.Includes a “Would You Like to Adopt a Monster?” activity at the back of the book.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
732
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~241L
Themes & topics
Books about monstersBooks about petsBooks about childrenBooks about familiesBooks about friendship
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
182270
Publication
Published
March 15, 2016
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062415332

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