The Monster Who Lost His Mean

The Monster Who Lost His Mean

Author: Tiffany Strelitz Haber

Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

Published: 2012-07-17

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1466816813

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Everyone knows that the M in "monster" stands for MEAN. But what happens when a monster can't be mean any more? Is he still a monster at all? One young monster's attempts to live up to his name go hilariously awry as he discovers—with a little help from new friends—that it's not what you're called but who you are that counts.


Big Scary Monster

Big Scary Monster

Author: Thomas Docherty

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2010-07-13

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 076364787X

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Big Scary Monster learns some surprising things about himself when he goes down his mountain to find the creatures he has frightened away.


Tomorrow I'll Be Kind

Tomorrow I'll Be Kind

Author: Jessica Hische

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-01-14

Total Pages: 39

ISBN-13: 1524787043

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In a follow-up to Tomorrow I'll Be Brave, award-winning illustrator Jessica Hische brings to life another series of inspirational words and scenes with her lovely hand-lettering and adorable illustrations. This uplifting and positive book encourages kids to promise that tomorrow, they will be grateful, helpful, and kind. Tomorrow I'll be everything I strive to be each day And even when it's difficult I'll work to find a way. Immerse yourself in the beautifully hand-lettered words of widsom, hope, and positivity alongside adorable illustrations of love and caring. This book is a reminder to all readers, young and old, that the smallest kind gesture can make the biggest difference in the world--we just have to remember to be kind to one another. Praise for Tomorrow I'll Be Kind "As an introduction to personality characteristics, beneficial behaviors, and social-emotional skills, this is a solid choice, and fans of the previous volume are likely to embrace this one as well. 'I'll dream of all the good that comes / when we all just do our best,' the text explains--a sentiment that's hard to rebut. Gently encourages empathy, compassion, and consideration." -- Kirkus Reviews "A welcome call to tenderness." -- PW Reviews Praise for Tomorrow I'll Be Brave "Jessica Hische, one of the great designers and typographers, now shows herself equally adept at creating gorgeous and immersive images for young readers. This is a joyous burst of color."--Dave Eggers, author of Her Right Foot


My Favorite Thing is Monsters

My Favorite Thing is Monsters

Author: Emil Ferris

Publisher: Fantagraphics Books

Published: 2017-02-15

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 1606999591

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Set against the tumultuous political backdrop of late ’60s Chicago, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters is the fictional graphic diary of 10-year-old Karen Reyes, filled with B-movie horror and pulp monster magazines iconography. Karen Reyes tries to solve the murder of her enigmatic upstairs neighbor, Anka Silverberg, a holocaust survivor, while the interconnected stories of those around her unfold. When Karen’s investigation takes us back to Anka’s life in Nazi Germany, the reader discovers how the personal, the political, the past, and the present converge.


Under His Spell

Under His Spell

Author: Marie P. Croall

Publisher: Graphic Universe

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 0761370765

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Bethany Farmer cares more about soccer than romance until transfer student Allein shows up, but after joining him in his battle to maintain control of the throne of Faerie, she must decide to give up the mortal world for him, or ask him to give up his immortality.


Marilyn's Monster

Marilyn's Monster

Author: Michelle Knudsen

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2020-04-29

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1536219355

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The best-selling author of Library Lion pairs with award-winning illustrator Matt Phelan to create a picture book gem with an unexpected twist. The best-selling author of Library Lion pairs with award-winning illustrator Matt Phelan to create a picture book gem with an unexpected twist. A lot of Marilyn’s friends have monsters. It’s the latest thing. Each one is just right for its boy or girl. Marilyn really wants a monster, too, but despite her efforts to be the kind of girl no monster could resist, hers just doesn’t come. What could be taking it so long? Everyone knows you just have to wait for your monster – but the spunky and determined Marilyn thinks there may just be other ways that things can work. Matt Phelan’s expressive artwork brings Michelle Knudsen’s appealing cast of children and monsters to life, creating a sweet, warm tale of friendship perfect for sharing.


Ollie and Claire

Ollie and Claire

Author: Tiffany Strelitz Haber

Publisher: Philomel

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780399256035

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Bored with her ho-hum routine with her best friend Ollie, Claire secretly plans a new adventure with a mystery person.


Jonathan James and the Whatif Monster

Jonathan James and the Whatif Monster

Author: Michelle Nelson-Schmidt

Publisher:

Published: 2023-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781952013737

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This best-selling book that has helped literally tens of thousands of children (and adults) overcome anxiety is now being re-released in hardback. The redesigned book will have bonus content from the author.If your little one struggles with big anxieties, this is a picture book that offers a simple solution that your child can easily understand. With a simple shift of the mind, this book helps you reframe any scary and worrisome whatif into a question of opportunity and possibility. Whenever Jonathan James finds himself in a new situation, he hears his Whatif Monster asking all kind of questions to stop him trying something new: What if it's scary? What if they laugh? What if it's hard? Finally, Jonathan James has some questions of his own: What if they don't? What if it isn't? What then?


That Monster on the Block

That Monster on the Block

Author: Sue Ganz-Schmitt

Publisher: Two Lions

Published: 2020-07-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781542005333

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Monster is excited to see what kind of creature will move into Vampire's old house on the block. He even starts practicing his welcome growl for the new neighbor. But when the moving truck pulls up, it's not a greedy goblin, an ogre, or a dastardly dragon that steps out. Instead, it's something even more terrifying than Monster could have imagined! Monster quickly rallies the other neighbors to unite against the new guy on the block. But what if the new neighbor isn't exactly as bad as Monster thinks? Join Monster as he confronts his fears in this charming and lighthearted look at what it means to accept others who are different from us.


The Monster Who Lost His Mean

The Monster Who Lost His Mean

Author: Tiffany Strelitz Haber

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2012-07-17

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13: 0805093753

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Teased by the other monsters for being nice instead of mean, Onster prefers playing with children and helping them with their chores to frightening them.