I Will Read to You

By Gideon Sterer, Charles Santoso (Illustrator)

A boy ventures into the night to read bedtime stories to lonely monsters.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 415 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A boy, curious if monsters have bedtime stories, embarks on a nighttime adventure with a book and flashlight. Accompanied by his amused mother, he seeks out vampires, witches, and goblins, ensuring each gets a story before sleep. As he gathers these spooky creatures, he discovers the power of stories to unite even the most unlikely of friends. Will his tales bring comfort to the monsters of the night? And can a simple story truly bridge the gap between boy and beast? Join this enchanting journey and find the hidden orange monster on every page.

From the publisher

A gentle blend of spooky and sweet, I Will Read to You is a unique rhyming bedtime tale about empathy, storytime…and monsters. Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved stories–scary ones about skeletons and witches, giants and ghosts, vampires, dragons, mummies and goblins. But he wondered…do monsters have anyone to read to them? Armed with only a book and a flashlight (and with his bemused mother in tow), he travels through the night, calling together every monster he can think of to make sure they get the bedtime story they need. Delightfully spooky and surprisingly tender, I Will Read to You celebrates monsters, stories, and the way a good book can bring us together. (Don’t forget to find the little orange monster hidden on almost every page!)

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