Books with title No Monsters Here

A Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice 2005 It's bedtime. This little boy is ready to climb the stairs and say goodnight. But Father isn't ready at all. He's afraid of monsters; he doesn't want to be left alone downstairs. This brave lad knows how to handle father. He'll patiently lead his parent through the bedtime routine. Naturally the boy won't mind looking in the closet, behind the drapes and everywhere in between if it will make his anxious father feel better. The boy will cheerfully hop into bed for a bedtime story. And he'll say, after a final hug, "I'll hear you if you need me in the night." Father should feel much better now. But what's going to happen when he has to go downstairs alone? Maybe there are monsters in the house after all. But can you guess what they are really after? A reassuring story for confident children and timid parents everywhere. This delightful twist on a common fear will have young ones chortling as they recognize some of the best techniques for stalling parents at bedtime. Popular author Sharon Jennings gives the boy the parental role as she gently pokes fun at the child-like dad. And illustrator Ruth Ohi creates a monster duo far more interested in having fun and stealing cookies than scaring anyone. The team responsible for the Blue Spruce Award-winner, The Bye-Bye Pie, has created a warm and cozy story that will fill youngsters with confidence night after night.

The Blair Witch Project meets Imaginary Girls in this story of sisterhood turned toxic, imaginary monsters brought to life, and secrets that won't stay buried. Sixteen-year-old Skye is done playing the knight in shining armor for her insufferable younger sister, Deirdre. And moving across the country seems like the perfect chance to start over as someone different. In their isolated new neighborhood, Skye manages to fit in, but Deirdre withdraws from everyone, becoming fixated on the swampy woods behind their house and building monstrous sculptures out of sticks and bones. Then Deirdre disappears.And when something awful comes scratching at Skye's window in the middle of the night, claiming Skye's the only one who can save Deirdre, Skye knows she will stop at nothing to bring her sister home.

Entertaining antics and skullduggery abound in the book that inspired Laika Studio’s animated film The Boxtrolls, in theaters September 26, 2014!Welcome to Ratbridge. But beware—for there is skulduggery afoot. Young Arthur has fallen foul of the appalling outlaw, Snatcher, and is trapped alone in the town with every way home sealed. Meanwhile Snatcher and his men are working tirelessly in secret on a fiendish and dastardly plan to destroy the entire town. With the help of some friendly boxtrolls and cabbageheads, some quirkly townspeople, and the rats and pirates from the Ratbridge Nautical Laundry, can Arthur thwart Snatcher’s evil plans and find his way home?

A bone-chilling read about creating monsters, sisterhood turned toxic, and secrets that won't stay buried, perfect for fans of The Night She Disappeared, Wilder Girls, and The Blair Witch Project.Sixteen-year-old Skye is done playing the knight in shining armor for her insufferable younger sister, Deirdre. And moving across the country seems like the perfect chance to start over as someone different. In their isolated new neighborhood, Skye manages to fit in, but Deirdre withdraws from everyone, becoming fixated on the swampy woods behind their house and building monstrous sculptures out of sticks and bones.Then Deirdre disappears.And when something awful comes scratching at Skye's window in the middle of the night, claiming Skye's the only one who can save Deirdre, Skye knows she will stop at nothing to bring her sister home.A great buy for readers who want:young adult horror booksthe teen girl book best sellers of 2018creepy storiesPraise for Here There Are Monsters:"Thick with atmosphere and tension, Here There Are Monsters does what fairy tales do: it edifies as it terrifies."—Foreword *STARRED REVIEW*"Seamlessly executed... an intricate, subtle, and deeply unsettling read."—Kirkus"Dark and eerie with just the right amount of creepiness...perfect for any fan of young adult horror."—School Library Journal"Everything and everyone reeks of malice while nothing and no one can be trusted—perfect conditions for a compelling YA horror."—Shelf Awareness"The horror of this creepy tale rests upon an increasing sense of inevitability and powerlessness against the spirit entities that inhabit the woods."—BCCBAlso by Amelinda Bérubé: The Dark Beneath the Ice

Entertaining antics and skullduggery abound in the book that inspired Laika Studio’s animated film The Boxtrolls, in theaters September 26, 2014!Welcome to Ratbridge. But beware—for there is skulduggery afoot. Young Arthur has fallen foul of the appalling outlaw, Snatcher, and is trapped alone in the town with every way home sealed. Meanwhile Snatcher and his men are working tirelessly in secret on a fiendish and dastardly plan to destroy the entire town. With the help of some friendly boxtrolls and cabbageheads, some quirkly townspeople, and the rats and pirates from the Ratbridge Nautical Laundry, can Arthur thwart Snatcher’s evil plans and find his way home?

Skulduggery is afoot! Welcome to Ratbridge. But beware -- for there is skulduggery afoot. Young Arthur has fallen foul of the appalling outlaw, Snatcher, and is trapped alone in the town with every way home sealed. Meanwhile Snatcher and his men are working tirelessly in secret on a fiendish and dastardly plan to take over -- and destroy -- the entire town. With the help of Willbury Nibble, QC; some friendly boxtrolls and cabbageheads; Marjorie the frustrated inventor; and the rats and pirates from the Ratbridge Nautical Laundry, can Arthur thwart Snatcher's evil plans -- and find his way home?

Playing hide and seek is exciting when you're looking for a monster!NO MONSTER HERE! will quickly become a household favorite. Great for a quick bedtime story. Your child will want to read aloud with you, family and friends. An entertaining adventure, NO MONSTER HERE! takes readers into the imaginative world of brothers, Jacob and Joey, as they search for a monster. The debut work of writer/educator, Colleen Thomas M. Ed., and illustrator, Alyssa Thomas explores creative discovery through child's play. "I teach first graders and find this book great for younger children... a mixture of safety and security as well as the excitement of the unknown. The subject is close to the hearts of young children. This story uses many words in children's vocabulary while providing picture clues to reinforce the vocabulary. Illustrations are detailed, colorful, and provide visual support to the text... an excellent addition to children's literature." - Sheri, First Grade Teacher NO MONSTER HERE! was printed and bound using a professional printer and bindery in Minnesota, both known for their high quality products, and is of the quality or better than what you'd find in a bookstore. It's hard, laminated cover and heavy pages will hold up to years of wear and tear. Technical specs:Hard coverFull color 32 pages10 x 11 inches (25 cm x 28 cm)

Skulduggery is afoot! Welcome to Ratbridge. But beware -- for there is skulduggery afoot. Young Arthur has fallen foul of the appalling outlaw, Snatcher, and is trapped alone in the town with every way home sealed. Meanwhile Snatcher and his men are working tirelessly in secret on a fiendish and dastardly plan to take over -- and destroy -- the entire town. With the help of Willbury Nibble, QC; some friendly boxtrolls and cabbageheads; Marjorie the frustrated inventor; and the rats and pirates from the Ratbridge Nautical Laundry, can Arthur thwart Snatcher's evil plans -- and find his way home?

A little boy is afraid to go to bed when his mother announces his bedtime. He believes there may be monsters hiding in his room. His fear doesnt stop him from trying to find them. Written in a fun and easy-to-read prose, There Are No Monsters Here is about one little boys decision to take control of his fear. What his decision creates is a doorway to acceptance and friendship. Out of fear comes delight, and the idea that what we see and how we initially judge a situation can be wrongthat the leap of faith it takes to overcome our fears can sometimes be the best way to make a friend.

Things vanish all the time; usually small things like paperclips and socks, but sometimes large things vanish too, things like ships and planes. Where do these things go when they fall off the face of the Earth? It was a question Alex never asked himself, until he became one of those things. Alex spent years in Egypt helping his parents excavate an 18th dynasty mastaba. In fact, he’s just returned home to Arizona for the first time in six years. There Alex finds himself face to face with the most unnatural experience of this life, public high school. He uses sarcasm to cope with all of his uncertainties and makes an enemy of Joseph Nez, a Navajo Indian and upper classman.The story begins with Alex and Joe being trapped in a cave. When they try to find their way out, they fall off a ledge and right off the map. They land in a world of dinosaurs, prehistoric monsters, alien technology, and human refugees from every age. They are forced to fight a mosasaur, run from a megatherium, and outwit a conquistador. Ultimately, they are still captured by the Roman Army.Can they cooperate long enough to escape from the Romans? Will they survive in a world filled with monsters? Is it possible to return to the world they left behind? Why do their adventures echo with ancient myths from every legend? And, what are they going to do when they meet a girl from the future?

Evil Times Two Something icky is brewing, as usual, in Sunnydale. This time it's in the form of two clean-cut, prep school-type boys. Buffy's suspicious from the start -- their fashion statement is so old it's dead, and it seems they have a slightly unnatural attachment to their mother. But then, almost everything about these boys is unnatural -- they're vampires. Not ordinary vampires, either -- they are descendants of a clan known for its ability to summon powerful occult forces. And when the Slayer dusts this dynamic duo, she learns what you get when you mess with a vamp family tree. Now it's up to Buffy to battle her personal demons -- or risk endangering her own most cherished relation. Because mama vamp has something in mind for