How to Comfort a Monster
Published on 17. February 2026
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-4598-4004-1 (ISBN)
Description
In this sweet picture book, a child attempts the impossible task of consoling a giant crying monster, but learns that his company is comfort enough.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Kindergarten, Reading Age: From 3 to 5 years, Interest Age: From 3 to 5 years
Product notice
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
26 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 229 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4598-4004-1 (9781459840041)
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Persons
Jesper Cederstrand is a writer and radio host, working for Sweden's national radio broadcaster since 2014. He's written hundreds of scripts for children's radio shows, as well as science and culture podcasts. Jesper has a Master of Fine Arts degree in screenwriting from the Norwegian Film School. How to Comfort a Monster is his first book translated to English.