Monsters Are the Worst!
Will be published approx. on 13. August 2026
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-6659-8859-9 (ISBN)
Description
Gilbert accidentally brings home a slobbery, bite-sized monster in the hilarious latest installment in The Worst! picture book series, where even the strangest of creatures can become the best of friends.
When plucky Gilbert the Goblin and his pal Chicken go camping together, they run into creatures that go bump in the night! The friends immediately flee the woods and head home-after all, everyone knows that monsters are absolutely, undeniably, unequivocally the worst!
But when a shocking stowaway appears in Gilbert's knapsack, looking awfully cute and extra snuggly, Gilbert is...smitten! Sure, monsters can bite and drool and make a big mess, but they can also steal your heart. It's a tale so sweet it's scary!
When plucky Gilbert the Goblin and his pal Chicken go camping together, they run into creatures that go bump in the night! The friends immediately flee the woods and head home-after all, everyone knows that monsters are absolutely, undeniably, unequivocally the worst!
But when a shocking stowaway appears in Gilbert's knapsack, looking awfully cute and extra snuggly, Gilbert is...smitten! Sure, monsters can bite and drool and make a big mess, but they can also steal your heart. It's a tale so sweet it's scary!
Reviews / Votes
"The vivid illustrations and whimsical characters provide an adorable look into the mythical world of caring for a giant baby monster...the book emphasizes the importance of selflessness for young ones." -- School LIbrary Journal "Many books into this series, Willan has the funny/adorable/touching balancing act down pat." -- <I>Kirkus Reviews</I>More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
5-c digital coated kinmari (jkt spfx: sculpt emboss, holo foil, dimensional gloss uv, 1 spot ink); case art differs
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
435 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6659-8859-9 (9781665988599)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Alex Willan
Monsters Are the Worst!
E-Book
approx. 07/2026
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
€10.87
Not yet available
Persons
If it was Alex Willan, and not Gilbert the Goblin, who was in charge of writing the stories, he'd make a book called Anchovies are the Worst!. Alex is the author-illustrator of the Worst! picture book series and the Jasper & Ollie series, as well as the illustrator of Got Your Nose, written by Alan Katz. Alex lives in Chicago with his dog, Harley, who is the absolute best. Visit him online at AlexWillan.com.