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Monster and Me Books

In order from Who's the Scaredy-Cat? to Monster Needs to Go to School.

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.

Who's the Scaredy-Cat?
The Palace Prankster
The Unicorn's Spell
Too Cool for School
The Impossible Imp
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Who's the Scaredy-Cat?
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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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In reading order

Monster and Me Series

12 books · Published 2013–2024

#2
The Palace Prankster
#2 in Series
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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
The Unicorn's Spell
#3 in Series
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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
Too Cool for School
#4 in Series
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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
The Impossible Imp
#5 in Series
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$1597

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?

Monster Needs a Costume
Series
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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?

Monster Needs Your Vote
Series
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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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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 Monster Needs a Costume in 2013, 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

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Monster and Me to life.

01

Cort Lane

Author
CL
02

Ankitha Kini

Illustrator
AK
03

Paul Czajak

Author
PC
04

Wendy Grieb

Illustrator
WG

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