Party Monsters on the Block

Team Funny or Team Scary: Which team are you on? Find out in this delightful story about community and working together.

Monster is so excited about this year's community block party. And even more special: it will be his new neighbor (and bestie) Clown's first ever party on the block. So when party planner Yeti breaks a leg, Monster and Clown step up to take the reins. They can plan the festivities in her place. But it turns out that Monster and Clown have some very different ideas about what makes for a fun party. Can Monster and Clown set aside their differences and find a way to work together? Join Monster and Clown in this charming and lighthearted story as they try to pull off the most epic block party ever!

Sue Ganz-Schmitt is the author of many picture books, including the popular Planet Kindergarten series, illustrated by Shane Prigmore; That Monster on the Block, illustrated by Luke Flowers; and Now I'm a Bird, illustrated by Renia Metallinou, among other titles. Sue is the cofounder of a children's musical-theater program, a philanthropist, and a space enthusiast. She holds an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Learn more at www.sueganzschmitt.com.

Luke Flowers is the illustrator of more than seventy-five children's books, including the New York Times bestseller A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, with poems by Fred Rogers; the award-winning Unicorn Day, written by Diana Murray; and Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol storybook. He is also both the author and illustrator of the Moby Shinobi series. He lives with his wife and three children in Colorado Springs. Learn more about his story, books, and art at www.lukeflowers.com.