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How to Scare Blue Monster

Series: Blue Monster
Brief Description
When something HUGE comes clumping through the forest, all the animals are scared. But it's only their friend, Blue Monster. Blue Monster is surprised—he doesn't even know what it means to be scared, and he asks the animals to teach him! Fox, Wolf, Raccoon and the... Read More
Format: Hardback
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When something HUGE comes clumping through the forest, all the animals are scared. But it's only their friend, Blue Monster. Blue Monster is surprised—he doesn't even know what it means to be scared, and he asks the animals to teach him!

Fox, Wolf, Raccoon and the Rabbits try lots of scary tricks, but nothing scares Blue Monster. Then clever Fox has an idea...

Next time Blue Monster goes out, he is all alone. He calls out for his friends but nobody replies. What's happened to them? In his worry for his friends, now Blue Monster really is scared. But the animals have just been hiding, and BOO!, they jump out, ready to play.

This funny and empathetic story, starring lovable Blue Monster and his friends, is perfect for sharing.

Praise for Blue Monster:

'A good text for early literacy exploration.' Times Literary Supplement

'Layered texture, expressive character, glowing colour... a funny, original, handmade picture book about a monster who swallows his friends when he's unsettled by them.' Nicolette Jones

'Outrageously good.' Achuka

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781915659897

Publisher: Otter-Barry Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 September 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Otter-Barry Books

Illustration: Colour illustrations throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 430g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Petr Horekis an award-winning author illustrator whose picture books are sold across the world. Born in Prague, he studied at the Academy of Fine Art. After graduating in 1994, he moved to England. His first two picture books were published in 2001, winning the 'Books for Children' Newcomer award. His books for Otter-Barry Books includeThe Last Tiger,The Perfect Present,The Star Whale(with Nicola Davies) andBlue Monster.Petr is much sought after for school visits and at book festivals. He lives in Worcester.

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