A Beasty Story

A Beasty Story

Author: Bill Martin Jr

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2002-09

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9780152165604

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A group of mice venture into a dark, dark woods where they find a dark brown house with a dark red stair leading past other dark colors to a spooky surprise.


Make Yourself a Monster!

Make Yourself a Monster!

Author: Kathy Ross

Publisher: Millbrook Press

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 076139107X

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This book provides instructions for twenty craft projects with a monster theme, such as a howling banshee mask, a mummy pin, and a fire-breathing dragon puppet.


Papier-Mâché Monsters

Papier-Mâché Monsters

Author: Dan Reeder

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 2009-09-01

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1423612647

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Step-by-step instructions for creating papier-mâché monstrosities and expanding the limits of your imagination, from the author of Paper Mache Dragons Celebrated monster-making master Dan Reeder is at it again—helping others to let out their inner monsters! All that’s needed are a few simple materials and a wild imagination. Reeder guarantees success if the tried-and-tested, goof-proof how-to steps in this humorous read are followed. But there’s more—he’s also giving away all of his secrets for creating ghoulish monster elements such as jaws, claws, horns, scales, webbing, tentacles, eyeballs, fingers, toes, gnarly hands and feet, and even perfect drool! Learn how to make a basic monster and you’ll be well on your way to creating more hideous creatures, beasts, dragons, and whatever else your dark side can think of! “I’m not one to argue that the world doesn’t need more monsters, be they made of papier and/or cloth mâché, as demonstrated in Dan’s entertaining new book, or flesh and blood, as demonstrated by the one standing behind you right now.” —Gary Larson, creator, Far Side “For lovers of the truly grotesque, Reeder provides detailed photo instructions for large figures constructed of clothes hangers, newspaper, and glue. Cloth skin, teeth, and slathered-on paint finish them off. The toothy dragons are particularly effective.” —School Library Journal


Go Away, Big Green Monster!

Go Away, Big Green Monster!

Author: Ed Emberley

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 31

ISBN-13: 9780744581324

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What has a bluish-greenish nose, sharp white teeth and big yellow eyes? It is the Big Green Monster, in this book children can change the features of the monster, it is designed to help dispel their fears of night-time monsters.


The Scary Book

The Scary Book

Author: Thierry Dedieu

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2020-09-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 3791374648

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A perfect blend of silly and scary, this oversized lift-the-flap board book shows children what's hiding inside some creepy creatures. Snakes, bats, and spiders aren't that frightening--but just wait till you see what they're like on the inside! This delightfully ghoulish book is filled to the brim with creatures perfect for some Halloween fun. Whether it's a big bad wolf or a skeletal ghost, each monster is hiding its really horrible side beneath a foldable flap. Lift the foldout on the crab to reveal sharp teeth and tentacle tongues or pull down the flap on the spider to discover its recently caught snacks. Thierry Dedieu's colorful illustrations bring humor and lightheartedness to many spine-chilling creatures. A perfect blend of silly and scary, this big board book helps kids overcome their worries with laughter. Encourage your children to embrace their spooky side with this Halloween treat!


Inside a House that is Haunted

Inside a House that is Haunted

Author: Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Publisher: Cartwheel Books

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780590997164

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A cumulative rhyme in which the spider, ghost, cat, and other inhabitants of a haunted house wake up and startle each other.


The Monster Who Came to Visit

The Monster Who Came to Visit

Author: Neesa Bally

Publisher: Neesa Bally

Published: 2020-07-30

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9789768289582

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In this humorous, rhyming story a little girl's attempts to befriend a monster lead from one disaster to the next. All is not lost though as this unlikely pair may have more in common than you think.


Writing Monsters

Writing Monsters

Author: Philip Athans

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-09-18

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1599638088

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Monsters are more than things that go bump in the night... Monsters are lurking in the woods, beneath the waves, and within our favorite books, films, and games--and there are good reasons why they appear so often. Monsters are manifestations of our fears and symbols of our society--not to mention they're a lot of fun--but each should serve a purpose and enhance the themes and tension in your fiction. In Writing Monsters, best-selling author Philip Athans uses classic examples from books, films, and the world around us to explore what makes monsters memorable--and terrifying. You'll learn what monsters can (and should) represent in your story and how to create monsters from the ground up. Writing Monsters includes: • In-depth discussions of where monsters come from, what they symbolize, and how to best portray them in fiction • Informative overviews of famous monsters, archetypes, and legendary creatures • A Monster Creation Form to help you create your monster from scratch • An annotated version of H.P. Lovecraft's chilling story "The Unnamable" Whether you write fantasy, science fiction, or horror, your vampires, ghouls, aliens, and trolls need to be both compelling and meaningful. With Writing Monsters, you can craft creatures that will wreak havoc in your stories and haunt your readers' imaginations--and nightmares.


Writing in the Dark

Writing in the Dark

Author: Tim Waggoner

Publisher: Guide Dog Books

Published: 2020-09-16

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9781947879195

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In this comprehensive textbook devoted to the craft of writing horror fiction, award-winning author Tim Waggoner draws on thirty years' experience as a writer and teacher. Writing in the Dark offers advice, guidance, and insights on how to compose horror stories and novels that are original, frightening, entertaining, and well-written. Waggoner covers a wide range of topics, among them why horror matters, building viable monsters, generating ideas and plotlines, how to stylize narratives in compelling ways, the physiology of fear, the art of suspense, avoiding clichés, marketing your horror writing, and much more. Each chapter includes tips from some of the best horror professionals working today, such as Joe Hill, Ellen Datlow, Joe R. Lansdale, Maurice Broaddus, Yvette Tan, Thomas Ligotti, Jonathan Maberry, Edward Lee, and John Shirley. There are also appendices with critical reflections, pointers on the writing process, ideas for characters and story arcs, and material for further research. Writing in the Dark derives from Waggoner's longtime blog of the same name. Suitable for classroom use, intensive study, and bedside reading, this essential manual will appeal to new authors at the beginning of their career as well as veterans of the horror genre who want to brush up on their technique.