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The Not-So-Scary Monster

By: Valérie Fontaine
Illustrated by: Fanny Berthiaume
  • ISBN 9781443192132, Paperback
  • 32 Pages | Ages 3 - 8

A monster meets his match in this frighteningly funny picture book!

With his shiny fangs and his sharp claws, Bigtooth is one scary monster! Nothing makes him happier than frightening small children in the night. No child is a match for him, until the night he comes to Bravetown and discovers that his usual tricks aren’t having the same effect. What’s a not-so-scary monster to do?

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French (N. Amer) – Éditions Scholastic

Selling Points

  • Turns the trope of bedtime monsters on its head.
  • Kids will cheer as the big, bad monster is defeated by the brave kids time and again.
  • Perfect as a conversation starter around fears.
  • Funny story accompanied by hilarious and bright illustrations.

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