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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014 · Est. 1 min read-aloud
The Problem with Not Being Scared of Monsters
Written by Dan Richards · Illustrated by Robert Neubecker
Monsters mistake a fearless boy for one of their own, causing chaos.
3.3/5 Goodreads · 152 ratings
32 pages· 114 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A fearless boy faces an unexpected dilemma when friendly monsters mistake him for one of their own. As they eagerly share everything, chaos ensues. Luckily, his terrified little brother might just be the unlikely hero they need. Can sibling dynamics save the day, or will the monsters' friendliness become too much to handle? Dive into this hilarious tale where laughter conquers fear.
From the publisher
Who knew there was a problem with not being scared of monsters? The hero of this story knows it—all too well. Because he’s not scared, the monsters think he’s one of them. And now, they’re way too friendly. They want to share everything! Which is, of course, a disaster. Good thing there’s a terrified little brother to come to the rescue. With an understated text and hilarious illustrations, this picture book will have kids laughing away their fears.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 114
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD460L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.7
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 167855
Publication
- Published
- August 14, 2014
- First published
- August 1, 2014
- Publisher
- Astra Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781620910245
- LCCN
- 2014931590
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