Silly Monsters
- coalvalleylibrary
- Sep 13
- 3 min read

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monsters Love School by Mike Austin
Even monsters need to go to school! A silly story filled with laughter, school adventures, and monster antics.
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.
Love Monster by Rachel Bright
Follow a fuzzy little monster as he searches for love and friendship! Sweet, funny, and full of heart.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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