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Goofy Monster Tales

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Not all monsters are scary. Discover some wacky creatures in these playful and amusing picture books.

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Canton Public Library

19 items

19 items

The Problem With Not Being Scared of Monsters

The Problem With Not Being Scared of Monsters

by Richards, Dan

Picture Book - 2014

A young boy discovers that not being afraid of monsters complicates his life when they become a bit too friendly, until he comes up with a solution for dealing with the cast of misbehaving monsters. A young boy discovers that not being afraid of monsters complicates his life when they become a bit too friendly, until he comes up with a solution for dealing with the cast of misbehaving monsters. Show less

A young boy discovers that not being afraid of monsters complicates his life when they become a bit too friendly, until he comes up with a solution for dealing with the cast of misbehaving monsters. A young boy discovers that not being afraid of monsters complicates his life when they become a bit too friendly, until he comes up with a solution for dealing with the cast of misbehaving monsters. Show less

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The Problem With Not Being Scared of Kids

The Problem With Not Being Scared of Kids

by Richards, Dan

Picture Book -

A group of monsters want to make friends with kids, but the kids are afraid of them despite the monsters' efforts to play, do crafts, and share with the children. A group of monsters want to make friends with kids, but the kids are afraid of them despite the monsters' efforts to play, do crafts, and share with the children. Show less

A group of monsters want to make friends with kids, but the kids are afraid of them despite the monsters' efforts to play, do crafts, and share with the children. A group of monsters want to make friends with kids, but the kids are afraid of them despite the monsters' efforts to play, do crafts, and share with the children. Show less

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The Book of Rules

The Book of Rules

by Gehrlein, Brian

Picture Book - 2021

With a laugh-out-loud, interactive style, "The Book of Rules" invites you to get your sillies out before it's time to focus and listen to directions. And you better get started, because Dennis can't wait to eat—or, um—meet you. With a laugh-out-loud, interactive style, "The Book of Rules" invites you to get your sillies out before it's time to focus and listen to directions. And you better get started, because Dennis can't wait to eat—or, um—meet you. Show less

With a laugh-out-loud, interactive style, "The Book of Rules" invites you to get your sillies out before it's time to focus and listen to directions. And you better get started, because Dennis can't wait to eat—or, um—meet you. With a laugh-out-loud, interactive style, "The Book of Rules" invites you to get your sillies out before it's time to focus and listen to directions. And you better get started, because Dennis can't wait to eat—or, um—meet you. Show less

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Monster, Be Good!

Monster, Be Good!

by Marshall, Natalie

Book - 2013

The reader is invited to tell seven naughty monsters how to behave. The reader is invited to tell seven naughty monsters how to behave. Show less

The reader is invited to tell seven naughty monsters how to behave. The reader is invited to tell seven naughty monsters how to behave. Show less

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Let's Play Monsters!

Let's Play Monsters!

by Cousins, Lucy

Picture Book - 2020

Invites little monsters to munch, scrunch, gobble and moo their way through imaginative interactions with loved ones before settling down to sleep. Invites little monsters to munch, scrunch, gobble and moo their way through imaginative interactions with loved ones before settling down to sleep. Show less

Invites little monsters to munch, scrunch, gobble and moo their way through imaginative interactions with loved ones before settling down to sleep. Invites little monsters to munch, scrunch, gobble and moo their way through imaginative interactions with loved ones before settling down to sleep. Show less

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Monsters Go Night-night

Monsters Go Night-night

by Zenz, Aaron

Picture Book - 2016

Takes readers through the bedtime rituals of seven friendly monsters while making each step of the routine a guessing game. Getting ready for bed has never been so much fun! Takes readers through the bedtime rituals of seven friendly monsters while making each step of the routine a guessing game. Getting ready for bed has never been so much fun! Show less

Takes readers through the bedtime rituals of seven friendly monsters while making each step of the routine a guessing game. Getting ready for bed has never been so much fun! Takes readers through the bedtime rituals of seven friendly monsters while making each step of the routine a guessing game. Getting ready for bed has never been so much fun! Show less

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A Monster Moved In!

A Monster Moved In!

by Knapman, Timothy

Picture Book - 2015

On a rainy day, Ben is bored and decides to build a fort and is surprised when a monster joins him. On a rainy day, Ben is bored and decides to build a fort and is surprised when a monster joins him. Show less

On a rainy day, Ben is bored and decides to build a fort and is surprised when a monster joins him. On a rainy day, Ben is bored and decides to build a fort and is surprised when a monster joins him. Show less

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Little Ghoul Goes to School

Little Ghoul Goes to School

by Czekaj, Jef

Picture Book - 2021

In this hilarious, silly take on a monster's first day, Little Ghoul learns that school can be fun for creatures of every kind. In this hilarious, silly take on a monster's first day, Little Ghoul learns that school can be fun for creatures of every kind. Show less

In this hilarious, silly take on a monster's first day, Little Ghoul learns that school can be fun for creatures of every kind. In this hilarious, silly take on a monster's first day, Little Ghoul learns that school can be fun for creatures of every kind. Show less

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Even Monsters Need to Sleep

Even Monsters Need to Sleep

by Wheeler, Lisa

Picture Book - 2017

Illustrations and rhyming text explain some of the things that different monsters do before they go to sleep. Illustrations and rhyming text explain some of the things that different monsters do before they go to sleep. Show less

Illustrations and rhyming text explain some of the things that different monsters do before they go to sleep. Illustrations and rhyming text explain some of the things that different monsters do before they go to sleep. Show less

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Bartholomew and the Morning Monsters

Bartholomew and the Morning Monsters

by Berger, Sophie

Book - 2020

Hilarious illustrations bring Bartolomew's frustration and befuddlement to life in this deceptively simple story that anyone who is not a morning person is bound to relate to. Hilarious illustrations bring Bartolomew's frustration and befuddlement to life in this deceptively simple story that anyone who is not a morning person is bound to relate to. Show less

Hilarious illustrations bring Bartolomew's frustration and befuddlement to life in this deceptively simple story that anyone who is not a morning person is bound to relate to. Hilarious illustrations bring Bartolomew's frustration and befuddlement to life in this deceptively simple story that anyone who is not a morning person is bound to relate to. Show less

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No More Monsters Under your Bed!

No More Monsters Under your Bed!

by Chouteau, Jordan

Picture Book - 2019

In this funny, empowering tale, a little boy is afraid of the creatures hiding under his bed, behind the hamper, and in his closet every night—that is, un...Show more In this funny, empowering tale, a little boy is afraid of the creatures hiding under his bed, behind the hamper, and in his closet every night—that is, until his parents give him a magic no-more-monsters patch that makes him invisible to all of them. Show less

In this funny, empowering tale, a little boy is afraid of the creatures hiding under his bed, behind the hamper, and in his closet every night—that is, un...Show more In this funny, empowering tale, a little boy is afraid of the creatures hiding under his bed, behind the hamper, and in his closet every night—that is, until his parents give him a magic no-more-monsters patch that makes him invisible to all of them. Show less

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Mind your Monsters

Mind your Monsters

by Bailey, Catherine

Picture Book - 2015

When monsters invade his peaceful little town, Wally discovers a polite way to calm the chaos and stop them from making a mess of everything. When monsters invade his peaceful little town, Wally discovers a polite way to calm the chaos and stop them from making a mess of everything. Show less

When monsters invade his peaceful little town, Wally discovers a polite way to calm the chaos and stop them from making a mess of everything. When monsters invade his peaceful little town, Wally discovers a polite way to calm the chaos and stop them from making a mess of everything. Show less

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How I Met My Monster

How I Met My Monster

by Noll, Amanda

Picture Book - 2019

With a perfect balance of giggles and shivers, Ethan meets Gabe, the little green monster that helps him stay under the covers at bedtime. With a perfect balance of giggles and shivers, Ethan meets Gabe, the little green monster that helps him stay under the covers at bedtime. Show less

With a perfect balance of giggles and shivers, Ethan meets Gabe, the little green monster that helps him stay under the covers at bedtime. With a perfect balance of giggles and shivers, Ethan meets Gabe, the little green monster that helps him stay under the covers at bedtime. Show less

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Love Monster

Love Monster

by Bright, Rachel

Picture Book - 2014

A googly-eyed misfit struggles to find a place among the adorable and fluffy residents of Cutesville. A googly-eyed misfit struggles to find a place among the adorable and fluffy residents of Cutesville. Show less

A googly-eyed misfit struggles to find a place among the adorable and fluffy residents of Cutesville. A googly-eyed misfit struggles to find a place among the adorable and fluffy residents of Cutesville. Show less

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My Monster Friends and Me

My Monster Friends and Me

A Big Kid's Guide to Things That Go Bump in the Night

by Sarac, Annie

Picture Book - 2020

A young boy introduces readers to the monsters he once feared, but, through the power of imagination, he now knows are friendly. A young boy introduces readers to the monsters he once feared, but, through the power of imagination, he now knows are friendly. Show less

A young boy introduces readers to the monsters he once feared, but, through the power of imagination, he now knows are friendly. A young boy introduces readers to the monsters he once feared, but, through the power of imagination, he now knows are friendly. Show less

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Monster Boogie

Monster Boogie

by Berkner, Laurie

Picture Book - 2018

Presents a simple song about monsters and how they like to dance. Presents a simple song about monsters and how they like to dance. Show less

Presents a simple song about monsters and how they like to dance. Presents a simple song about monsters and how they like to dance. Show less

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Monster Park!

Monster Park!

by Bach, Annie

Picture Book - 2016

Little monster goes to the park, where he and his friends play on the swings, slides and climbing wall. Little monster goes to the park, where he and his friends play on the swings, slides and climbing wall. Show less

Little monster goes to the park, where he and his friends play on the swings, slides and climbing wall. Little monster goes to the park, where he and his friends play on the swings, slides and climbing wall. Show less

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The Monster Next Door

The Monster Next Door

by Soman, David

Picture Book - 2016

A funny and endearing tale of friendship between a boy and his monster next door neighbor. A funny and endearing tale of friendship between a boy and his monster next door neighbor. Show less

A funny and endearing tale of friendship between a boy and his monster next door neighbor. A funny and endearing tale of friendship between a boy and his monster next door neighbor. Show less

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This Book Is Not A Bedtime Story

This Book Is Not A Bedtime Story

by McLaughlin, Eoin

Picture Book - 2021

Various monsters try their best to be scary in a haunted house, dark forest, and a ghost ship, but they aren't always successful—turns out, they have the same worries as humans and just want a good night's sleep. Various monsters try their best to be scary in a haunted house, dark forest, and a ghost ship, but they aren't always successful—turns out, they have the same worries as humans and just want a good night's sleep. Show less

Various monsters try their best to be scary in a haunted house, dark forest, and a ghost ship, but they aren't always successful—turns out, they have the same worries as humans and just want a good night's sleep. Various monsters try their best to be scary in a haunted house, dark forest, and a ghost ship, but they aren't always successful—turns out, they have the same worries as humans and just want a good night's sleep. Show less

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