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Brave Little Monster Hardcover – August 21, 2001

by Ken Baker (Author), Geoffrey Hayes (Illustrator)

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Albert lies in bed one night. Goose bumps cover his hairy little arms. His fangs chatter with fright. Albert is sure there's a scary little girl lurking in his closet. He's convinced there's a mean little boy hiding under his bed. But when Albert's mom tells him again that little boys and girls don't exist, he's on his own to get rid of them once and for all!

Geoffrey Hayes's delightful illustrations make this the perfect bedtime book for brave little monsters everywhere.

Reading age

3 - 8 years
Print length

32 pages
Language

English
Grade level

Preschool - 3
Dimensions

8 x 0.25 x 10 inches
Publisher

HarperCollins
Publication date

August 21, 2001
ISBN-10

0060286989
ISBN-13

978-0060286989
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reS-K-This story puts a spin on Mercer Mayer's There's a Nightmare in My Closet (Turtleback, 1968) and James Howe's There's a Monster under My Bed (Atheneum, 1986). Albert, a monster, is terrified of little boys and girls. He knows they lurk in his closet and under his bed, waiting to eat him up. His mother tells him that there are no such phenomena, but this does nothing to alleviate his fears. Finally, with pounding heart, Albert confronts the demons so that he can sleep. Unfortunately, this silly story lacks charm. Baker gives too many plot details that negate any element of fear (a boy playing "piggie" with the monster's toes is not scary). Hayes's colorful artwork is clever, adding details of a bone for a curtain rod and a monster portrait on the wall, but too busy, thus detracting from the story. Telling a tale from the monster's point of view is an enticing concept, but it has been done more creatively in Philippe Corentin's Papa! (Chronicle, 1997) and Jackie French Koller's No Such Thing (Boyds Mills, 1997).

Be Astengo, Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FL

About the Author

Ken Bakers love for children's books began during childhood, when his parents and older siblings would relate favorite stories of Peter Cottontail, Dr. Seuss, Epaminondas, Curious George, and the three bears. That love for children's books grew as Ken read and made up bedtime stories for his own children.

Geoffrey Hayes's many popular books for children include the My First I Can Read Book Thump and Plunk, Bear by Himself, The Patrick Bear Books, and many beginning reader adventure; about Uncle Tooth and Otto. He lives in San Francisco, California.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; First Edition (August 21, 2001)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060286989
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060286989
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 8 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.25 x 10 inches

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Ken Baker is the author of HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR T-REX, OLD MACDONALD HAD A DRAGON, COW CAN’T SLEEP, and BRAVE LITTLE MONSTER. He lives near Utah’s Wasatch mountains, but grew up in the California Bay Area. In addition to writing books, he enjoys spending time with his family boating, hiking, snowshoeing, swimming, camping, visiting beaches, and playing with his grandchildren. He also enjoys watching his favorite sports teams, traveling, exercising at the gym, and developing his art skills.

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ScoutSue

A helpful story

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2019

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I purchased this for my granddaughter and even at 3 she could grasp the irony of the Monster being afraid of the children. I don't know if it helped with her fears...but it did not hurt.

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020

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My kid is in love with this book. It's too bad it didn't come with the readalong audio but I was able to get a disc from his daycare.

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2018

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I use the book for many things but the most is teaching to , turn on the light and use the bathroom independently. To be brave and go

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2014

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I gave this to a 4 year old because he loved it so much when we took it out from the library. It was a big hit, he asked for it nearly daily for quite some time.
I just wish it was easier to find affordable copies!

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Juju

Weird Story Pages Inside the Book

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2020

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When I opened the book for the first time there was another unknown story attached in the middle of the book. My daughter was confused so I tore out the other story which was not related to Brave Little Monster and it left the book looking like pages were missing. Luckily my daughter knows the story and wasn't upset that I missed a page.

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Dov E.

Such a cute book and a great lesson for children

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2013

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The author really speaks to children and allows them to understand there are always at least two ways to view all situations and that having different perspectives is a good thing.

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S. Baker

I love this, as does my toddler

Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2015

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As with other Ken Baker books, I love this, as does my toddler. The books are always cute, funny, and nicely illustrated.

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nanawendy

My 4-yr-old granddaughter thought it was quite funny that a monster was afraid of children

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2016