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A USA Today Bestseller! From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes an all-new monster story and the perfect Christmas gift for kids!
Get ready to laugh along in this fun children’s monster book as a brave young ninja heads into the closet to meet the monster that’s been so scary night after night! But what if our monster isn’t scary at all? Maybe our hero is about to make a friend of the strangest sort…
Whether you’re looking for Halloween kids books, spooky basket stuffers, festive gifts for children, a great bedtime story, or inspiration to build your very own STEAM traps and activities, parents, educators, and children alike will love sharing this silly read aloud! This inventive picture book about conquering fears and overcoming anxiety reminds us that things aren’t always as scary as they seem!
There’s a monster in my closet with claws, and teeth, and hair,
and tonight, I’m going to scare him! He lives just right through there…
Also in the How to Catch Series:
How to Catch a WitchHow to Catch the Easter BunnyHow to Catch an ElfHow to Catch a TurkeyHow to Catch a LeprechaunHow to Catch a Dinosaurand more!
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Holiday
Halloween Thanksgiving Christmas St. Patrick’s Day Easter
Publisher : Sourcebooks Wonderland
Publication date : September 5, 2017
Edition : Illustrated
Language : English
Print length : 40 pages
ISBN-10 : 1492648949
ISBN-13 : 978-1492648949
Item Weight : 10.7 ounces
Reading age : 3 – 5 years, from customers
Dimensions : 8.25 x 0.35 x 8.25 inches
Part of series : How to Catch…
Grade level : Kindergarten – 3
Best Sellers Rank: #31 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Children’s Books on Sleep #1 in Children’s Spine-Chilling Horror #4 in Children’s Halloween Books (Books)
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Customers say
Customers find this Halloween picture book perfect for 2.5-year-old boys, with nice illustrations and colorful pages. The book is fun to read aloud, with one customer noting it holds attention throughout, and customers appreciate its humorous elements, with one mentioning the “fart part” gets a giggle. They like the storyline, with one review highlighting its positive message, and find it visually appealing.
