No More Monsters for Me!
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1981 · Est. 25 min read

No More Monsters for Me!

Written by Peggy Parish · Illustrated by Marc Simont

Part of the I Can Read series

A secret baby monster grows in the basement, causing chaos and laughter.

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64 pages· 1,483 words· Est. 25 min read
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Minneapolis Simpkin has a secret—a baby monster hidden in the basement. But as the creature grows, hiccups, and cries, keeping it hidden becomes a hilarious challenge. Can Simpkin manage the chaos before it's too late? This delightful tale tackles bedtime fears with humor and charm, perfect for young readers eager to explore the world of words.

From the publisher

Read along with your favorite I Can Read Book characters!I Can Read Books are the premier line of beginning readers encouraging children to learn–and love–to read. Featuring award-winning authors and illustrators, I Can Read Books offer a full spectrum of entertaining stories for every stage of a child’s reading development.Now the beloved characters and adventures from this popular line of books come to life with I Can Read Book and CDs. Each package includes a best-selling beginning-reader storybook and a lively audio recording featuring: Word-for-word narration Music and sound effectsOne version with turn-the-page signalsOne version of uninterrupted readingNo More Monsters for Me! is an enjoyable, funny way to address bedtime fears and scared-of-the-dark issues.Guess what’s growing in the basement . . . a baby monster! Minneapolis Simpkin is hiding it down there. But a monster is a hard thing to keep secret, especially one that hiccups and cries, and gets bigger every hour.This Level One I Can Read is perfect for kids learning to sound out words and sentences. Written by Peggy Parish, the beloved creator of Amelia Bedelia, and illustrated by Caldecott medalist Marc Simont.

At a glance
Format
Pages
64
Words
1,483
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
310L
Themes & topics
Books about jobs and careersBooks about monstersBooks about petsBooks about travelBooks about girls and women
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.3
F&P level
~J
Publication
Published
August 28, 1987
First published
January 1, 1981
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064441094

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