Hug The Monster

"“You didn’t really think I was going to hug a stranger, did you?” said the monster to Harry. “Especially a dull, sad one with green-cheese breath.” “But I need a hug,” pleaded Harry. “Not my problem,” she said, smoothing down her fur."--Back cover.

An action-packed romp for friends who like to play with gusto! From the time they leap out of bed until they hug each other good-bye, two rambunctious young monsters make the world their playground. Playtime between such great friends is colossal fun and sometimes earth-shaking business!

In Hugging the Monster, a bedtime monster gets more than he bargained for when little Maddie decides to stay awake--FOREVER!! Humorous illustrations and rhyming text will make this book a nighttime favorite as children learn to embrace their fears. (40 words)

As adults, our minds are conditioned to welcome stories and people that fit our narrative. We are often frightened by things we do not understand or by people who don't look like us. Children don't have this conditioning and as such are wonderful at seeing the truth that everyone is capable of friendship. 'When you hug a monster' is a story of a quirky, adventurous girl who is not afraid to embrace things that look out of the ordinary. Her open mind and helping nature allows her to make some unique friends.

Merry's heart was pounding! She took a deep breath. Then she ran to the closet with her arms open, shouting, 'I'm coming to get you, monster! I'm coming to give you a hug and a kiss! I hope you like hugs and kisses!' In The Monster Gets a Hug and a Kiss, Jack Graybill tells how Merry and her daddy put their heads together to get rid of the monster in her closet. Based on a true story, The Monster Gets a Hug and a Kiss portrays one child overcoming her fear in a delightful story for young readers. This is an eLIVE book, meaning each printed copy contains a special code redeemable for the free download of the audio version of the book.

Relax Kids helps children manage their monsters of anxiety and worry, deal with the dragons of anger and stress, and make friends with their gremlins of grief and sadness.