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There's a Monster in the Dark Kindle Edition

by A. J. Cosmo (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

3.9 63 ratings

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The boys are up late trying to scare each other with what lies in the dark, but there couldn't really be a monster hiding in the dark, right?

For 2nd graders and up, 10 illustrations, full-color, 1k words

Reading age

6 - 9 years
Print length

28 pages
Language

English
Grade level

1 - 3
Publication date

January 7, 2013
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AZ8BV6O
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thought Bubble Publishing; 1st edition (January 7, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 7, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 8475 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 28 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #758,763 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #3,609 in Children's Humorous Literature
- #3,932 in Children's Spine-Chilling Horror
- #14,163 in Children's Humor

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A.J. Cosmo's stories are crafted to help parents teach their children

simple everyday lessons in an easy to understand manner. By artfully

marrying beautiful illustrations and language, children are challenged to

explore his magical worlds. Written for the transitional reader, A.J.'s

stories allow your child to develop and master a new level of reading.

Praise for A.J. Cosmo's "The Monster That Ate My Socks"

"5 Stars Out of 5. This story is sure to stimulate the imaginations of young children..."

Janette Fuller - Editor/Reviewer

JanetteFuller.com - Books, Inspirations and Life 01-NOV-12

"Recommended reading: Easy to read…silly [and] appealing to kids. Best of all [the book] addresses two important life lessons. Whimsical illustrations."

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"THIS is the bedtime story you've been MISSING!"

regarding "The Monster that Ate My Socks"

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"A.J. Cosmo: Monstrous Success in the Kindle Store…sit back and enjoy."

Karleen Tauszik - Editor/Reviewer

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"Fun halloween book that has a great message. Easy enjoyable read…simple fun illustrations to which children will be drawn [to]."

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"Great story for 5 years and older…cheeky and fun."

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regarding "The Monster that Ate My Socks"

"Awesome book says my eight and six year old's"

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"Colorful and fun, attractive and witty. The artwork is vivid and alive. Nicely done!"

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HopefulSerenity

Gather 'round the campfire...

Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2014

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This book is the perfect short story to pack for young ones for their next camping trip--I can't be the only one that takes books on a camping trip, can I? What a fun read this would be around the fire while the kiddies are busy toasting marshmallows. Not too scary, but just action packed enough to keep them squealing as you read aloud, and still let you get some sleep at night.

Not into the great outdoors? No worries. Add this book to your bedtime routine, or at your child's next sleep over. Better yet, let them scare YOU as they read allowed. How are your acting skills?

The illustrations are bound to appeal to children and the story line hits the mark. It is a solid choice for children who are beginning to read on their own so they will not become frustrated with the dialog.

I will be adding this to my recommended children's book list.

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2016

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Short twenty page tale about three friends, William, Jacob and Mason who are trying to scare each other by telling tales of monsters in a dark room. As each takes a turn the descriptions of the monster become increasingly scary. The three friends have the tables turned on them when a real monster appears. Will they survive a night that was supposed to be fun? Will the real monster turn out to be friend or foe?

I would describe this book as a beginning chapter book. It contains a few interesting illustrations to broaden its appeal. Targeted for readers who are ages six through nine, the short length and limited plot of the book will lessen the appeal for older readers.

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Gail Christian

Is it a monster or just friends pranking you?

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2021

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Remember when you sat around with friends and shared scary stories? In my day they were ghost stories, but apparently now they're monster stories. Everybody knows there aren't really any monsters hiding in the closet or under bed, right? Well, you might change your mind if something reached out and grabbed you! Can you make friends with a monster? Would you even WANT to befriend it? Read now to share three boy's experience.

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Even Monsters get scared

Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2015

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This is short and sweet, and a fun romp in plenty of time for Halloween. Three kids, nicely diversified, are trying to scare each other at a sleepover, each trying to outdo the last with a scary story. The illustrations are wonderfully large, well-drawn, and colorful, and do evoke a sense of claustrophobia, of limited perception in a darkened room, and of maybe scary things just beyond the dark edge of light.

While some of these stories are really inventive, what they don't realize is that there's a real monster not far away who is just as scared of inexplicable, creepy things as they are. What, exactly is the monster afraid of? You might be surprised. I was! I recommend this for Halloween.

Review originally appeared at Ian Wood's Novellum.

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2014

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I thought this would actually be kinda scary but it's not at all If there was a way to rate zero stars I would

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Jesus!3!

Quite an unusual story for young kids who like to scare each other well!

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2015

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I liked this unusual story of "There's a Monster in the Dark." it's a very clean reads ebook about Monsters and kids-young boys in this case. So, I would recommend this for young boys especially or for girls who also like to scare one another on a sleepover. Because of what I have already shared in my first sentence I am giving it five stars. I received this ebook for free and this is my honest review in return. Great job C.J.! By Angela

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Montzalee Wittmann

cute illustrations but lacked something in the story, but worth the read

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2016

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There's a Monster in the Dark by A.J. Cosmo is a cute story about kids telling monster stories in the dark but they are not alone. The illustrations are cute but the story lacked his usual zip. It was cute but not great like his others.

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Alexia Janie Evans

It is perfect for kids who are able to read alone

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2015

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"There's a Monster in the Dark" by A.J. Cosmo is my first read by this author. This particular books is geared toward 2nd graders and up and is about a bunch of young boys trying to scare each other. It is perfect for kids who are able to read alone, or for parents to read along with their children. The artwork is amazing and really enhances the story.

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