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Silly Monsters

  • Writer: coalvalleylibrary
    coalvalleylibrary
  • Sep 13
  • 3 min read
Collage of colorful children's book covers featuring monsters. Titles include Quit Calling Me a Monster! and The Color Monster.
Silly Monsters Book Covers

Monsters don’t have to be scary. They can be silly, funny, and full of personality! This collection of books is perfect for storytime, lesson plans, or bedtime reading with kids who love a little monster mischief. From colorful creatures to quirky friends, these stories will spark laughter, imagination, and curiosity.


Blue monster with pink horns and striped shirt smiles on black background. Torn paper reads "There's a Monster in Your Book" in colorful text.
There’s a Monster in Your Book by Tom Fletcher

There’s a Monster in Your Book by Tom Fletcher

A cheeky monster has escaped into the pages of this book, and it’s up to the reader to chase it down! Interactive and hilarious, this story will keep kids giggling from start to finish.


Book cover titled "How to Catch a Monster" by Adam Wallace & Andy Elkerton. Features a green monster tail and moonlit blue sky. Playful mood.
How to Catch a Monster by Adam Wallace

How to Catch a Monster by Adam Wallace

Follow along as kids try every clever and silly way to trap a mischievous monster! Perfect for imaginative play and reading aloud with lots of laughs.



Colorful monsters with varied emotions surround the text "The Color Monster: a story about emotions" by Anna Llenas on a white background.
The Color Monster by Anna Llenas

The Color Monster by Anna Llenas

This story uses a monster to explore feelings and emotions through color. A creative, gentle, and visual way to help children identify and talk about their feelings.


Child peeks under bed in dim room, surrounded by toys. Text reads "I Need My Monster"; mood is curious and playful.
I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll

I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll

When one boy’s friendly monster goes on vacation, he discovers just how unique his monster really is! A funny and charming story about friendship and acceptance.


A boy peeks under a bed with wide eyes in a toy-filled room. The title "How I Met My Monster" is in colorful letters above.
How I Met My Monster by Amanda Noll

How I Met My Monster by Amanda Noll

Meet the quirkiest monsters around in this playful story! Kids will laugh at the unexpected twists and turns as they meet the perfect monster friend.


Yellow monster holding a book on a pink background. Text: Nibbles, The Very Hungry Book Monster, Emma Yarlett. Illustrated elements around. Playful mood.
Nibbles: The Very Hungry Book Monster by Emma Yarlett

Nibbles: The Very Hungry Book Monster by Emma Yarlett

Nibbles the monster eats his way through the pages in this interactive adventure! Silly, fun, and full of surprises for little readers.


Child and green monster on purple background. Child looks worried, monster frowns. Large green text: Milo's Monster. "A Big Bright Feelings book."
Milo’s Monster by Tom Percival

Milo’s Monster by Tom Percival

Milo has a monster friend who helps him feel brave and confident. A heartwarming story about friendship, courage, and facing challenges together.


Orange monster with horns and a green nose under the text "I Do Not Eat Children." The author's name, Marcus Cutler, is on the right.
I Do Not Eat Children by Marcus Cutler

I Do Not Eat Children by Marcus Cutler

A very polite monster tries not to snack on children, but temptation is everywhere! Kids will giggle at this playful twist on monster tales.


A wide-eyed yellow creature looks shocked against a starry night background. Text reads "I just ate my friend" by Heidi McKinnon.
I Just Ate My Friend by Heidi McKinnow

I Just Ate My Friend by Heidi McKinnow

A mischievous monster accidently eats his friend, but friendship saves the day! A humorous and slightly gross story that kids love.


Green monster holding a cardboard box labeled "That Monster on the Block" in a spooky yard, surrounded by toys. Mood is playful.
That Monster on the Block by Sue Ganz-Schmitt

That Monster on the Block by Sue Ganz-Schmitt

A neighborhood monster causes chaos and laughter on every page! Perfect for read-aloud fun and sparking imaginative play.


Green-skinned child with annoyed expression, wearing an orange star shirt. Melting ice cream and cone on ground. Text: Crankenstein.
Crankenstein by Samantha Berger

Crankenstein by Samantha Berger

Meet the crankiest monster around and see how he learns to handle his feelings. A funny, relatable story for kids learning about emotions.


Colorful monsters on lined paper background with "Monsters Love School" text. Blue monster holds "I Love Lunch" box. Playful mood.
Monsters Love School by Mike Austin

Monsters Love School by Mike Austin

Even monsters need to go to school! A silly story filled with laughter, school adventures, and monster antics.


A purple monster peers through a window with toys scattered around. "EAT PETE!" is written above in bold letters. Mood is playful.
Eat Pete by Michael Rex

Eat Pete by Michael Rex

Pete tries to avoid becoming lunch for a very hungry monster! Kids will love the humor and suspense in this playful story.


Red monster with big eyes holds heart shapes on yellow background. Text: "Love Monster," "Rachel Bright," "#1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller."
Love Monster by Rachel Bright

Love Monster by Rachel Bright

Follow a fuzzy little monster as he searches for love and friendship! Sweet, funny, and full of heart.


Furry, purple monster with sharp teeth and claws on a red background. Text reads "Quit Calling Me a Monster!" Emotive, bold design.
Quit Calling Me a Monster by Jory John

Quit Calling Me a Monster by Jory John

A misunderstood monster is tired of being labeled! Kids will laugh and relate to this story about identity and acceptance.


Purple monster with horns smiles against a green leafy background. Text: "The Monster Next Door" and "David Soman." Playful mood.
The Monster Next Door by David Soman

The Monster Next Door by David Soman

A curious child discovers the quirky life of a friendly monster next door. A gentle and fun story perfect for young readers.


Purple monster with raised arms on orange background. Text bubble says "I WANT to BE in a SCARY STORY." Playful mood.
I Want to Be in a Scary Story by Sean Taylor

I Want to Be in a Scary Story by Sean Taylor

This monster has big dreams of starring in a scary tale! Full of humor, imagination, and playful twists.


Colorful book cover of "Alma and the Beast" by Esmé Shapiro. Features two cartoon faces surrounded by vibrant red, yellow, and pink flowers.
Alma and the Beast by Esmé Shapiro

Alma and the Beast by Esmé Shapiro

Alma befriends a gentle monster, showing that kindness can overcome fear. A heartwarming story about courage and friendship.


Child in pink pajamas sits on a smiling, colorful monster. Teal background with text: "If Your Monster Won’t Go to Bed" by Denise Vega.
If Your Monster Won’t Go to Bed by Denise Vega

If Your Monster Won’t Go to Bed by Denise Vega

A bedtime monster refuses to sleep, causing hilarious chaos! Perfect for read-alouds and families with reluctant sleepers.


Green creature peers through a window in a spooky room, with monsters, tentacles, and glowing candle. Text: "GOODNIGHT GOON" by Michael Rex.
Goodnight Goon by Michael Rex

Goodnight Goon by Michael Rex

Say goodnight to all the silly monsters in this fun twist on classic bedtime routines! Full of rhyme, humor, and spooky fun.

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