The Most Terrible of All

By Muon Thi Van, Matt Myers (Illustrator)

A monster faces unexpected competition from a tiny new neighbor.

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40 pages

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Smugg, a self-proclaimed terrible monster, is shocked when his magic mirror reveals a more terrible creature next door—a tiny baby. Determined to outdo her, Smugg discovers the chaos she brings: wall scribbles, book munching, and endless crying. But as the baby starts to cling to him, Smugg faces a new dilemma. Can he handle being the object of her affection, or will he reclaim his title as the most terrible? Dive into this humorous tale of sibling rivalry and unexpected bonds.

From the publisher

A little monster discovers that true terribleness can come in a very tiny package in this bold, funny exploration of sibling rivalry.

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, who’s the most terrible one of all?

Every morning, Smugg’s magic mirror tells him that he’s the most terrible monster there is. Until one day, when the mirror tells him there’s an even worse monster, right next door! More terrible than Smugg? How can that be?

When Smugg marches next door, he learns that his neighbors have a new baby. She doesn’t look so bad—after all, she’s tiny. Smugg is sure he can be more terrible than she is. But the little beast is just getting started. She writes on the walls, devours the books, and—oh no!—she won’t stop crying. But the worst part is that she just might be getting attached to Smugg himself! He wouldn’t want a terrible tiny baby clinging to him…would he?

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