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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022
Who's the Scaredy-Cat?
By Cort Lane, Ankitha Kini (Illustrator)
Freddy must face his fears to rescue his mysterious new sister from a strange tiger.
112 pages
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Book Series · 12 Books
Monster and Me Books
In order from Who's the Scaredy-Cat? to The Secret Beneath the Palace.
The Monster and Me series is a set of 12 picture books by Cort Lane and Paul Czajak, published between 2013 and 2024. Written for ages 2–9, most books run about 110 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Monster and Me Series
12 books · Published 2013–2024
#1
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Who's the Scaredy-Cat?
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022
Freddy must face his fears to rescue his mysterious new sister from a strange tiger.
#2
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The Palace Prankster
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022
A prankster causes chaos, and Freddy must clear his name before the festival begins.
#3
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The Unicorn's Spell
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2022
A supernatural squad uncovers mysteries on a mountain. Is the climber truly lost?
#4
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Too Cool for School
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2023
A magical trickster invades Freddy's home. Can he and his siblings reclaim it?
#5
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The Impossible Imp
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2023
Jealousy and an imp's mischief trap friends below the palace. Can they unite to escape?
#6
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The Secret Beneath the Palace
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2024
Siblings lose their voices in magical tunnels. Can they unite to reclaim them?
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$1695
Monster Needs a Costume
Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2013
Monster must choose the perfect Halloween costume. What will he be?
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$1695
Monster Needs His Sleep
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2014
Monster fears the dark, but a glowing solution awaits.
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$699
Monster Needs a Christmas Tree
Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2014
Monster races against time to find the perfect Christmas tree amidst holiday fun.
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Monster Needs a Party
Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2015
Monster's birthday party takes an unexpected turn.
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$1695
Monster Needs Your Vote
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2015
Monster runs for president, inspiring kids to stand up for their beliefs.
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Monster Needs to Go to School
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2016
A school day turns challenging when Monster faces bullying among friends.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Monster and Me series?
There are 12 books in the Monster and Me series. It began with Who's the Scaredy-Cat? in 2022, and the newest book, The Secret Beneath the Palace, was published in 2024.
What order should you read the Monster and Me books in?
Start with Who's the Scaredy-Cat? and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #12.
What ages are the Monster and Me books best for?
The series is best for ages 2–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
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The people who bring Monster and Me to life.
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