Book Series · 2 Books

Cryptid Kids Books

In order from The Bawk-ness Monster to Moby Duck.

The Cryptid Kids series is a set of 2 graphic novels by Natalie Riess and Sara Goetter, published between 2023 and 2025. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 220 pages.

The Bawk-ness Monster
Moby Duck
The Bawk-ness Monster
The Bawk-ness Monster
Moby Duck
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Bawk-ness Monster
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$2184
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

The Bawk-ness Monster

By Natalie Riess, Sara Goetter

A childhood savior resurfaces as cryptids vanish. Can Penny and friends save them?

224 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: Penny's childhood memory of the Bawk-ness Monster, a creature that saved her from drowning, drives her to find it one last time before moving away. With friends Luc and K, she embarks on a quest to see 'Bessie' again. But their adventure takes a dangerous turn when they discover cryptids are being kidnapped by a sinister collector. As the stakes rise, Penny and her friends must act quickly to rescue these mythical beings. Will they succeed in their mission, or will the cryptids disappear forever?
In reading order

Cryptid Kids Series

2 books · Published 2023–2025

#1
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$2184

The Bawk-ness Monster

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A childhood savior resurfaces as cryptids vanish. Can Penny and friends save them?

Moby Duck
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$2184

Moby Duck

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

A forbidden quest for Moby Duck leads to unexpected dangers and mysterious encounters.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Cryptid Kids series?

There are 2 books in the Cryptid Kids series. It began with The Bawk-ness Monster in 2023, and the newest book, Moby Duck, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Cryptid Kids books in?

Start with The Bawk-ness Monster and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Cryptid Kids books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Cryptid Kids to life.

01

Natalie Riess

Author
02

Sara Goetter

Author

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