The Christmas Monster

Dear Santa: please bring us a big hairy, scary MONSTER! This hilarious parody of the traditional carol stars two siblings who want something really special for their Christmas gift. Though Mom and Dad say no, Santa says yes.

Ted E. Bear tells the story of one Christmas on Monster Mountain ...

Do you know who Santa Claus really is? You're about to find out... It's Christmas Eve and George and Georgina are curious about Santa Claus. Who is he? Why does he come every Christmas to leave us presents in our stockings? And most importantly, why is he so fat? So Granny sits them down and tells a story. A story about a monster called Atnas. A long time ago, on Christmas Eve, the evil witch Murmur ordered Atnas to go to the village of East Pudding and do some terrible things. This is the story of what happened.... "The East Pudding Chronicles: The Christmas Monster" is the first in a series of five books about where Christmas traditions really came from. Join George and Georgina and step into a whole new world of wizards, fairies, elves and monsters - and discover the secrets of Christmas.

It’s almost Christmastime, and Monster needs a tree. But the holidays are filled with joy and so many fun things to do! After snowballs, sleds, and Santa Claus, will he find a tree in time? In this festive, rhyming story, Monster shows young readers that with a little creativity, a tree can be perfect any way you look at it.

When Mr Underbed keeps him awake at night, shaking the bed and snoring loudly, Jim reaches for his earmuffs... only to get more than he bargained for! Sparking controversy in 2017 when it was compared to the Moz the Monster John Lewis Christmas ad, this classic picture book is the perfect monster under the bed tale, packed to the rafters with humour.

Merry monsters, hairy monsters, monsters trailing slime. Shiny monsters, tiny monsters, all at Christmas time! Children will love this super-fun title packed with hilarious monsters preparing for Christmas! Follow the monsters as they play in the snow and slide on the ice, decorate the house, and go shopping for presents... and watch out for Santa monster hiding in every scene! There is plenty to spot on every page, with playful, bright artwork, and lots of festive, amusing mishaps. Energetic, wacky, and characterful monsters are drawn in a vibrant, contemporary style by Ukranian illustrator Nina Dzyvulska – spot Sprinkle monster baking up a storm, Teeth monster decking all the halls, and Roar monster trying out Santa’s sleigh! The simple narrative with fun wordplay and a gentle rhyme is perfect for reading aloud, ideal for preschoolers and early readers as they build up their vocabulary and reading confidence. This bold, bright, and playful book is sure to be enjoyed time and time again by young readers as they are thrilled by the merry escapades of the Christmas monsters!

Be careful when you look inside the Christmassy house... there's a reindeer in the gingerbread house, an elf in the stocking, and Santa in the fireplace! Children will love lifting the flaps to reveal the touch-and-feel furry characters hiding inside the Christmas scenes. The funny, festive rhyme encourages children to explore each page, and Stuart Lynch's illustrations bring the text to life.

Monster, the black cat, was born an outside kitty, but two giants took him into their loving home. Now he has to learn a thing or two from the older cats like, what the litter box is for, not to bat "Daddy's" rings into the white bowl, and what this "Christmas" thing is all about! Once he understands, he is sent on an important hunt to find the purrfect present to give the giants on Christmas, with very little time to spare! Will he find the perfect present? Will he finally fit in at his new home? Find out in this adorable poetry Christmas book. Just like Momma used to read.

Christmas and folklore merge in thirteen tales of holiday terror. Gifts and punishments are delivered by these assistants to St. Nicholas, including Krampus form Austria, La Befana from Italy, Frau Perchta from Bavaria, and Hans Trapp from France.