Monster Storytime

It is the first day of school at Monster Academy, where all the monsters go, and the lesson for the day involves counting missing teeth, and Vic the vampire is sad because he still has both fangs--until Jo, a troublemaking student who whirls like a dervish but is actually a human, gives him an apple at lunch.

When Mouse and Monster team up to go camping, they discover Monster's insatiable appetite is wreaking havoc on their campsite, but nothing can stop these two friends from having fun in the great outdoors.

Grover warns the reader on each page not to turn another page because there is a monster on the last page.

Describes the various characteristics of monsters, such as how much they need to eat to feel full and how some of them can juggle.

"When monster tries to put on his old underwear, it snaps! So it's off to go underwear shopping with mommy! Will monster ever find that perfect pair that makes him feel better?"--

Leonardo is a terrible monster -- he can't seem to frighten anyone. When he discovers the perfect nervous little boy, will he scare the lunch out of him? Or will he think of something better?

Trying to avoid bedtime, Lucy uses her imagination and some crayons to draw a monster to play with.

Nervous monsters attending school for the first time learn new things, make friends, and sample Chef Octi's special School Gruel.

Emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and calm, are described through the actions of a monster sorting them out.

"In this book, young children are introduced to a ravenous monster that eats everything in its path. Apples, leaves, trees, and even cows don't stand a chance as he ploughs his way through the woods satisfying his enormous appetite. Who will his next victim be? Be careful! His favourite dish is little children! But don't worry. The surprise ending will make children sigh with relief--and laugh out loud."--