Meet My Monster

A little girl tells why she loves her monster playmate, even though he is really just pretend. Text builds upon basic language skills using slightly smaller type, larger vocabulary and multiple-syllable words. Color illustrations throughout.

One night, when Ethan reaches under his bed for a toy truck, he finds this note instead: "Monsters! Meet here for final test." Ethan is sure his parents are trying to trick him into staying under the covers, until he sees five colorful sets of eyes blinking at him from beneath the bed. Soon, a colorful parade of quirky, squeaky little monsters compete to become Ethan's monster. But only the little green monster, Gabe, has the perfect blend of stomach-rumbling and snorting needed to get Ethan into bed and keep him there so he falls asleep—which as everyone knows, is the real reason for monsters under beds. With its perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this silly-spooky prequel to the award-winning I Need My Monster and Hey, That's MY Monster! will keep young readers entertained.

Learn to read with this ebook for kids! A young girl knows that there is a monster in her closet. But guess what? He’s friendly! Not only does he like to play outside and drink tea, but he’s great fun in the tub! This ebook will help chidlren re-imagine the monsters in their closets into a new friend. Includes a note to parents with tips on how to encourage reading and on how to help children learn to read. Also included is a list of words to "point and read" to help young readers learn new words. As each word is read by a narrator, words are highlighted on the screen. Sounds effects are also included.

Goosebumps now on Disney+! Noah Bienstock can't help being so shy and nervous; he's always been like that. His best friend, Lissa Gardener, lives in the same building, but aside from her, Noah isn't very popular. So when he learns that the new student in his class is also his neighbor, Noah's excited to have a new person to out with. But as the boys spend more time together, Noah starts to worry all over again--is there something strange about his new friend?

"This is a great way to start talking to young children about their fears and the monsters they become in their imaginations."—Kirkus Reviews A delightful new monster book for kids to help them overcome their fears! Caution: Monsters NOT as scary as they appear! Join a brave big kid in this surprising picture book as he shows off the many monsters he used to fear—but not anymore! He knows the secret to handling these scary beasts. With a little courage to turn the page... you never know what friends you'll find! We all know about the monster under the bed and in the closet, but there are many other fears that children face every day from loud noises and spooky shadows to thunderstorms and the unknown in the dark. Blending bedtime chills and humor with fun illustrations, this clever monster story encourages children and shows how the power of imagination can help conquer fears. Why readers love My Monster Friends and Me: Makes a wonderful bedtime read aloud and brave book for kids Turns fears into friends by offering fun and helpful tools that help tackle child fear, anxiety, and social emotional learning Includes tips for grown-ups, parents, and teachers to help children understand their confusing emotions and fears and guide them to healthier mindsets The perfect Halloween gift for kids ages 5-7 or any time of year When I was young, I had many fears, Like darkness or storms in the sky. But then I learned when you meet your monsters, You can make them friends if you try!

Bright, articulate, and charismatic, former journalist and police spokesman McIntosh Polela has been on African television screens for many years. But behind a dazzling career, Polela’s troubled past haunts him. When he was a child, both his parents disappeared, leaving him and his sister Zinhle to suffer years of abuse. The story of Polela’s journey to uncover the truth, this candid autobiography shares the journalist’s turmoil as he confronts his father about his mother’s brutal death and faces the worst dilemma a son can ever confront: How can he possibly forgive when his father remains a remorseless, cruel, and heartless murderer?

This is an ideal first short chapter book for girls and boys aged from 5 to 9. It is funny and shows that the good guys win in the end. Your child will love this story.

A little girl tells all the reasons why she loves her monster playmate, even though he is really just pretend.