Monster Hands

A Schneider Family Book Award Honor

Two best friends use rhyming ASL to help vanquish their fear of the monster under the bed in this fun, interactive bedtime readaloud.

When nighttime comes, Milo has a problem--he's convinced there's a monster under his bed! Luckily, his best friend Mel knows just what to do--scare the monster more than the monster scares you! So using shadow puppets on the wall, Mel and Milo make monster hands that roar, chomp and even laugh to scare the monster away. But uh oh! What if the monster thinks this is funny! This is NOT funny! Milo has an idea to show the monster who's boss once and for all. Together Milo and Mel hatch a plan to scare the monster away forever. But in the end, they discover the true cure to a monster problem is a best friend who will stand and face it with you.

Accompanied by warm, atmospheric art that dazzles, this soon-to-be bedtime favorite will provide much comfort to children facing a common bedtime fear.

Author: Karen Kane,Jonaz McMillan
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
Published: 05/07/2024
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 11.25h x 8.25w x 0.35d
ISBN: 9780593532294
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 553419 / Monster Hands


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2024
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2024 pg. 119
Publishers Weekly 05/06/2024
School Library Journal 06/28/2024 pg. 1
Booklist 07/02/2024
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2024 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style

About the Author
Karen Kane grew up in Rochester, NY and became a sign language interpreter before becoming a writer. A graduate of Vermont College of Fine Arts, Karen is the author of the Edgar Award-nominated book Charlie & Frog and its sequel The Boney Hand, and the "hilarious and subversive" picture book with Beth Bacon, Alphabuddies: G Is First!

Jonaz McMillan, a Deaf writer and producer based in Los Angeles, is known for his work in film, TV, and children's literature. Currently pursuing an MFA in Writing for Film and TV at Emerson College, his notable projects include 'The Tuba Thieves, ' premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, 'CBS Showcase 2022, ' and 'Hands Land, ' among others. Previously, he served as a faculty member at Gallaudet University, also his alma mater. Occasionally, he writes from the heart on napkins and leaves them in public places, hoping they resonate with strangers.

Dion MBD (short for Dionisius Mehaga Bangun Djayasaputra) is an Indonesian illustrator/designer who lives and works between Brooklyn and Bandung. Dion received his illustration BFA from Ringling College of Art and Design in Florida, where he grew his fascination with clouds. In his downtime, Dion is either cooking, listening to John Mayer, or cloud-watching.