Books, Children's Books, Obsessions, Monsters

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Maurice Sendak
Where the Wild Things Are
by Harper Collins (Hardcover) (Release Date: 1988-11-09)

Ernest Dr Drake
Monsterology: The Complete Book of Monstrous Beasts
by Candlewick (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2008-08-12)

A second major volume by the esteemed Dr. Drake — a lavish exploration of fantastical beasts, from yetis to unicornsDo krakens really lurk below the ocean waves? Do griffins command the air above? In a fascinating new discovery sure to rival the ground-breaking DRAGONOLOGY, the intrepid Dr. Ernest Drake turns his inquisitive gaze from dragons to other so-called mythical creatures. Included are:* a removable letter from Dr. Drake* multiple foldouts, flaps, and pull-outs* textured "samples," including sea serpent skin and a feather from a winged horse* sundry booklets — including riddles to tell a sphinx* a cabinet of curiosities containing yeti fur, a hippogriff feather, and moreFor anyone who has ever wondered whether legendary beasts still wander among us, this lush look at an astounding array of creatures offers everything a true believer would want to know.

Jon Stone
The Monster at the End of this Book (Big Little Golden Book)
by Golden Books (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2004-05-11)

Many, many adults name this book as their favorite Little Golden Book. Generations of kids have interacted with lovable, furry old Grover as he begs the reader not to turn the page—for fear of a monster at the end of the book. “Oh, I am so embarrassed,” he says on the last page . . . for, of course, the monster is Grover himself! This all-time favorite is now available as a Big Little Golden Book—perfect for lap-time reading.

Tracey West
The Battle Brawlers (Bakugan, Book 1)
by Scholastic Inc. (Mass Market Paperback)

One day, strange cards began to fall from the sky. All over the world, kids picked them up and created a battle game. The best players were Dan, Marucho, Runo, Shun, Julie and Alice. They called the monsters on the cards "Bakugans" and their team the "Bakugan Battle Brawlers". But these aren't just cards. And it's more than a game. The cards correspond to a world called Vestroia where a fierce battle is raging-a battle that could destroy both Vestroia and the human world. Now it is up to Dan and his friends to save both places. What they thought was just a game has become a race to restore peace throughout the universe!

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Frankenstein (Apple Classics)
by Scholastic (Mass Market Paperback)

R L Stine
Beware, The Snowman (Goosebumps)
by Scholastic Paperbacks (Paperback)

No melting allowed! Jaclyn used to live with her aunt Greta in Chicago. But not anymore. They've moved to a place called Sherpia. It's a tiny village on the edge of the Arctic Circle. Jaclyn can't believe she's stuck out in Nowheresville. No movie theaters. No malls. No nothing. Plus, there's something really odd about the village. At night there are strange howling noises. And in front of every house there's a snowman. A creepy snowman with a red scarf. A deep scar on his face. And a really evil smile. . . .

Roald Dahl
The Bfg
by Demco Media (Turtleback)

Terry Pratchett
A Hat Full of Sky: The Continuing Adventures of Tiffany Aching and the Wee Free Men
by Harper Trophy (Paperback) (Release Date: 2005-06-14)

Something is coming after Tiffany ... Tiffany Aching is ready to begin her apprenticeship in magic. She expects spells and magic -- not chores and ill-tempered nanny goats! Surely there must be more to witchcraft than this! What Tiffany doesn't know is that an insidious, disembodied creature is pursuing her. This time, neither Mistress Weatherwax (the greatest witch in the world) nor the fierce, six-inch-high Wee Free Men can protect her. In the end, it will take all of Tiffany's inner strength to save herself ... if it can be done at all. A Story of Discworld

Neil Gaiman
The Dangerous Alphabet
by HarperCollins (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2008-04-29)

A is for Always, that's where we embark . . . Two children, treasure map in hand, and their pet gazelle sneak past their father, out of their house, and into a world beneath the city, where monsters and pirates roam. Will they find the treasure? Will they make it out alive? The Dangerous Alphabet is a tale of adventure, piracy, danger, and heroism told in twenty-six alphabetical lines—although even the alphabet is not to be relied upon here. A delightfully dangerous journey from national bestselling author Neil Gaiman and the monstrously talented Gris Grimly, The Dangerous Alphabet is sure to captivate and chill young readers.

Ed Emberley
Go Away, Big Green Monster!
by Little, Brown and Company (Hardcover)

Each page of this die-cut book features a new part of a big green monster--his nose, his teeth, his eyes--which soon disappear again as young readers continue to turn the pages.

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