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“Fans of the Marisol McDonald series will welcome their imaginative friend in this latest addition. . . . This lively bilingual story is, in true Monica Brown style, both universal and culturally specific, highlighting an interracial, bicultural family and a common childhood fear.”

—Booklist

“As Marisol explores her fright, she is surrounded by a loving and supportive family. Her parents both reassure her she is safe and provide her the necessary independence to face her fear. . . . Marvelously mismatched Marisol McDonald brings her unique perspective to the exploration of the universal topic of fear.”

—Kirkus Reviews

Marisol McDonald and the Monster / Marisol McDonald y el Monstruo

Written by Monica Brown
Illustrated by Sara Palacios
Published by Children's Book Press

Marisol McDonald loves words that begin with the letter m-except the word monster. Monsters are scary, with big eyes, wild fur, pointy claws, and sharp teeth. One night, when Marisol hears loud bumps under her bed, she is immediately convinced that a monster is making the noise. Checking under the bed does not reveal a monster, but night after night, the bumps continue. When the bumps become especially loud one night, Marisol bravely leads the charge downstairs to find the cause. Turns out the monster making noise under Marisol’s bed does have eyes and fur and teeth, but it isn’t scary at all. It’s her dog, Kitty, playing ball against the kitchen wall.

Monica Brown and Sara Palacios once again bring Marisol McDonald to life. With her orange-red hair, golden-brown skin, and endearing individuality, Peruvian-Scottish-American Marisol learns to face her fears in this empowering story of harnessing the imagination and conquering nighttime monsters.

Explore more adventures with Marisol:

Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match / Marisol McDonald No Combina

Marisol McDonald and the Clash Bash / Marisol McDonald y la Fiesta Sin Igual

Primary ISBN: 9780892393268
Publication Date: May 2016
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 05 or older

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Setting: United States

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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