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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2003
Inkheart
A girl must stop a villain brought to life from a book.
576 pages· 145,856 words· Est. 16 hour read
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 446,629 ratings
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Books About Monsters · 1,700 titles considered
The Best Monsters Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about monsters? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Monsters
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010
The Lost Hero
By Rick Riordan · Book #1 in the The Heroes of Olympus series
Demigods embark on a perilous quest to rescue a missing deity and uncover their true identities.
592 pages· 127,859 words· Est. 14 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 962,016 ratings
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2019
Pet
By Akwaeke Emezi · Book #1 in the Pet series
A creature emerges to hunt a hidden monster. Can Jam uncover the truth before it's too late?
208 pages· 45,631 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 35,247 ratings
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006
Fablehaven
By Brandon Mull · Book #1 in the Fablehaven series
A hidden refuge of magical creatures faces chaos when ancient rules are broken, unleashing dark forces.
351 pages· 71,896 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 181,056 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014
The Princess in Black
A princess leads a secret life as a monster-fighting hero.
90 pages· 2,080 words· Est. 24 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 12,014 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2003
Lunch Walks Among Us
A young girl tries to fit in with her classmates by changing her behavior and appearance, but ultimately saves the day with her unique skills and personality
102 pages· 3,817 words· Est. 32 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 6,087 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020
Willa the Wisp
A young boy must rescue a magical creature from hunters and find a way to save it from disappearing at sunrise
96 pages· 3,352 words· Est. 38 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,127 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2005
The Fairy-Tale Detectives
Orphaned sisters must stop a giant and uncover a fairy-tale conspiracy.
288 pages· 53,368 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 57,505 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014
The School Is Alive!
A young boy discovers that his school is alive and trying to eat its students.
96 pages· 5,884 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,325 ratings
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2012
Shadow and Bone
By Leigh Bardugo · Book #1 in the The Shadow and Bone Trilogy series
A soldier's hidden magic could save or doom her war-torn world.
358 pages· 81,309 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,141,773 ratings
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Monsters Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about monsters for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$1199
Frankenstein
Ages 2–4 · 2014
Introduce toddlers to classic literature with a stylish twist.
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$1199
Numbers
Ages 1–3 · 2019
A mischievous monster munches through numbers. Where will he go next?
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$799
Seeking a Witch
Ages 2–5 · 2016
Two kids search for the perfect witch on Halloween night.
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$1095
I'm Hungry!
Ages 2–5 · 2022
A hungry monster devours everything in sight. What's next?
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$1099
Never Touch a Monster!
Ages 2–5 · 2016
Dare to touch the untouchable monsters in this playful, tactile adventure.
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$899
Christopher Pumpkin
Ages 2–5 · 2020
A pumpkin must embrace his uniqueness to fit into a spooky Halloween party.
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$899
That's Not My Monster...
Ages 0–3 · 2004
A mouse seeks his monster by feeling textures.
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$599
M Is for Monster
Ages 2–5 · 2001
Discover the alphabet with friendly monsters.
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$1699
Don't Push the Button!
Ages 3–5 · 2013
Don't push the button. What happens if you do?
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$999
Are You My Monster?
Ages 0–4 · 2019
A boy searches for the monster that matches his drawing.
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$999
Never Feed a Yeti Spaghetti
Ages 0–4 · 2018
Discover why feeding animals the wrong foods leads to hilarious chaos in this interactive rhyming book.
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Horns to Toes and in Between
Ages 1–2 · 1984
Monsters dance and teach body parts in a playful rhyme.
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Monsters Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about monsters for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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Where the Wild Things Are
Ages 3–8 · 1963
A young boy travels to a fantastical land inhabited by wild creatures and becomes their king.
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Off & Away
Ages 4–7 · 2018
Jo must conquer her fear of the sea to deliver mail and discover new adventures.
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Maurice the Unbeastly
Ages 3–6 · 2017
Can Maurice, a polite beast, survive a school for the brutish?
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$1699
Max the Brave
Ages 3–6 · 2014
A kitten seeks a mouse but faces unexpected challenges.
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$1999
Spike, the Mixed-up Monster
Ages 4–8 · 2012
A scary salamander learns fear isn't the key to friendship.
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$1899
The Monsters' Monster
Ages 5–6 · 2012
Three little monsters meet a bigger one and learn the power of gratitude.
Graphic Nov.
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$1899
Tiger vs. Nightmare
Ages 6–10 · 2018
A young girl's imaginary friend helps her cope with nightmares.
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$899
Even Monsters Need Haircuts
Ages 3–6 · 2010
A young barber cuts hair for monsters under the full moon.
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Love Monster and the Perfect Present
Ages 2–4 · 2013
A monster's quest for the perfect gift leads to an unexpected heartwarming surprise.
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$1799
Wilfred
Ages 3–5 · 2013
A lonely giant finds hope in a brave boy's friendship.
Graphic Nov.
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$799
The Dangerous Alphabet
Ages 4–8 · 2008
Two kids and a gazelle venture underground, facing monsters and pirates for hidden treasure.
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$1499
Bedtime for Monsters
Ages 3–5 · 2011
A monster approaches, rumbling for a bedtime snack. Are you on the menu?
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Monsters Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about monsters for developing and independent readers.
Graphic Nov.
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$1499
Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy
Ages 9–12 · 2015
Five friends face supernatural creatures and a world-threatening mystery at summer camp.
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$2199
The Monstrumologist
Ages 14–18 · 2009
An orphaned assistant and his mentor face a monstrous threat that could consume the world.
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$1199
The Alchemyst
Ages 12–15 · 2007
An ancient alchemist's secrets threaten the world. Can two teens unlock their powers in time?
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$899
Monster High
Ages 12–15 · 2010
Two new girls shake up a high school hiding monstrous secrets. Can they fit in without revealing too much?
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$699
Monsters Unleashed
Ages 8–12 · 2018
Monsters attack a town, and only a bullied boy can stop them.
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$1799
The Magnificent Monsters of Cedar Street
Ages 8–12 · 2020
A girl must uncover the truth behind her father's disappearance and the vanishing of magical creatures.
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$1799
The Revenge of Magic
Ages 8–12 · 2019
Children wield magic from ancient books to stop mysterious attacks.
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$1199
The Lord of the Hat
Ages 9–12 · 2015
A bizarre creature escapes Rob's closet, sparking chaos on a family trip.
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$1899
Dark Days
Ages 8–12 · 2015
Molly must stop a zombie army threatening Manhattan's future.
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$1999
Blue Moon
Ages 8–12 · 2013
A girl uncovers a sinister zombie plan while keeping her undead mother's secret.
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$599
Zeus and the Dreadful Dragon
Ages 6–9 · 2018
Olympians must free allies from Tartarus to defeat Cronus. Can they trust them?
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$699
Perseus and the Monstrous Medusa
Ages 6–9 · 2016
A hero confronts a deadly gaze that turns warriors to stone.