The Sister Surprise
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022 · Est. 1 hour read

The Sister Surprise

By Hannah Barnaby, Anoosha Syed (Illustrator)

Part of the Monster and Boy series

A boy and his monster embark on an unexpected adventure with a surprise guest.

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144 pages· 6,298 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Boy is grumpy about a new baby sister, but his monster friend has a plan. Together, they embark on a whimsical adventure, only to discover Boy's sister has joined them. As they explore, they uncover the secrets of monster births and names. But the biggest surprise awaits them at home. Will this journey change how Boy feels about his growing family?

From the publisher

Monster and Boy are back for another adventure! And this time the best friends are in for a surprise: a sister surprise! Ever since Monster (who sleeps under the bed) and Boy (who sleeps in the bed) met and became best friends, they’ve learned a lot about each other. So when Monster notices that Boy seems grumpy (Boy’s mom has told him he’s getting another baby sister), Monster decides to cheer his friend up. Together, they set out on a surprise adventure! But surprise: Boy’s sister has tagged along. Together, they learn about how monster babies are born and get their names, before Boy and his sister find yet another surprise waiting for them back home. Told with a warm, cozy voice, Hannah Barnaby’s story is brought to life with adorable two-color illustrations by Anoosha Syed. Filled with adventure and humor, Monster and Boy: The Sister Surprise is a perfect chapter book for sharing with kids just aging out of picture books and for newly independent readers.

At a glance
Format
Pages
144
Words
6,298
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
560L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about monstersBooks about familyBooks about imaginationBooks about families
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.7
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
January 11, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250217875

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