Books with title Maggie and the Monster

Marlow has a Monster, and he's not very happy about it! Every night, Marlow is visited by this unwelcome guest. It pesters him terribly and often has him in trouble with his parents. At his wits' end, Marlow tries to give the Monster to little sister, Sarah. Is it Sarah who finally figures out what to do with the Monster? This is a charming tale, rendered in visually stunning detail. The book is quill pen and ink, black and white. The only splash of color is the Monster. Enjoy this walk on the wild side as you and your small ones help Marlow negotiate his Monster and learn that things are not always as they appear. Don't forget to find the mouse on every page!

A warm and funny story by Sue Mongredien (author of The Secret Mermaid and Kitten Club) and illustrated by the wonderful Nick East (Who's For Dinner and Goodnight Digger), Harry and the Monster is the perfect bedtime book to help children with fear or anxiety about night terrors, night-time monsters or things lurking under the bed! One night, a monster stomps into Harry's dreams. The next day, Harry is scared to go to sleep. "If he comes back, just imagine him with pink pants on his head," suggests Mum. "He won't be scary then!" Can Mum's clever plan possibly work?

Rai, Bo and the Monster is a picture book written for young children. It is a heartwarming tale about two children who live in the clouds. They are given an extraordinary gift of making things happy through their paintings. Curiously, they do not realize that they could also create sadness. Rai loves painting peace and happiness, but Bo would rather create sadness. While painting happiness, Bo encounters a sad and angry monster who also lives in the clouds. How did the monster become so sad, and how could he be painted happy? This is a story that is entertaining and creative. It will teach children about responsibility toward one another and whatever they may experience. By creating happiness through their own actions, lessons of forgiveness, and love for one another, the environment could be nurtured.

Mamy Wata, the queen of all waters, hears that a terrible monster has been frightening people in the villages near the river, so she decides to help. She sees that the monster is sad and tries to make him happy again. A beautiful, magical tale drawn from the richness of African culture and folklore, with rhythmic text and stunning, vibrant illustrations, in dual language.