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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1986 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
There's a Monster Under My Bed
Written by James Howe · Illustrated by David S. Rose
A mysterious presence lurks under the bed. What will Simon discover?
3.9/5 Goodreads · 115 ratings
32 pages· 492 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Simon hears breathing from beneath his bed. Armed with a flashlight, he musters the courage to uncover what lurks in the shadows. Is it a monster, or something unexpected? This whimsical tale explores childhood fears and the surprises that await in the dark. Will Simon's discovery change his bedtime forever?
From the publisher
Something is under Simon’s bed. He can hear it breathing. Is it a monster? Simon has to find out. He shines a flashlight under the bed, to discover that something is hiding there - but what? This warm and humorous story will delight any child who has ever envisioned monsters lurking in the bedtime darkness.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 492
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~202L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.8
- F&P level
- ~G
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 45895
Publication
- Published
- September 30, 1990
- First published
- January 1, 1986
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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