One Hungry Monster
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Board Book · Ages 1–5 · 1989

One Hungry Monster

Written by Susan Heyboer O'Keefe · Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger

A boy faces chaos as ten hungry monsters disrupt bedtime.

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As bedtime approaches, a young boy faces an unexpected challenge: ten ravenous monsters have invaded his home, demanding food and causing mayhem. Can he restore order before it's too late? With each monster's appetite growing, the night spirals into a whirlwind of chaos. Will he find a way to tame the beasts and reclaim his peaceful night, or will the monsters' demands prove too much? Dive into this whimsical tale of bedtime battles and monstrous mischief, where every turn of the page brings a new surprise.

From the publisher

It is bedtime and one small boy tries to control ten insatiable monsters as they demand food and create chaos throughout the house.

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Format
Board Book
Pages
22
Reading age
1–5
Audience
Board
Themes & topics
Books about counting and numbersBooks about monsters
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Book details

Publication
Published
April 1, 2001
First published
January 1, 1989
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316608046

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