Monster and Boy

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When Monster (who lives under the bed) meets Boy (who sleeps in the bed), Boy starts to scream-and Monster promptly swallows him. It's the beginning of a beautiful friendship! Told with a warm, cozy voice, the story is brought to life with adorable two-color illustrations. Filled with adventure and humor, this chapter book is perfect for sharing with kids just aging out of picture books and for newly independent readers.

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A boy discovers that monsters are real--and that one lives under his bed . . . Humor ensues . . . No need to be afraid of monsters after reading this sweet and unusual friendship story. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Monster and Boy

A beautiful friendship gets off to a rocky start when a boy is accidentally swallowed by the mild- mannered monster beneath his bed. --Booklist, starred review

Callbacks to Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are will resonate with some readers, and fans of that book will appreciate this longer take on kid-monster relationships. --The Bulletin

Silliness abounds when a boy meets the monster under his bed . . . Hilarious antics ensue . . . Adorable and expressive illustrations, goofball humor and a story full of friendship and hijinks make this a fun, gentle adventure. --Shelf Awareness

Author Bio

Hannah Barnaby has worked as a children's book editor, a bookseller, and a teacher of writing for children and young adults. Her first novel, Wonder Show, was a William C. Morris nominee. Hannah lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, with her family. hannahbarnaby.com Anoosha Syed is a Pakistani-Canadian illustrator based in Toronto. She has a passion for creating cute characters with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion, and has illustrated many best-loved picture books, including I Am Perfectly Designed, written by Karamo Brown. anooshasyed.com