BookPage The biggest treats here are the details buried in Kelly Murphy's playful paintings of the monsters, more gentle, domesticated cousins of Maurice Sendak's classic wild things. It's the perfect end to a spooky October day. There is no better way to wind down trick-or-treaters than with Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters by children's book legend Jane Yolen. Publishers Weekly Though Halloween tales and lots of candy may keep kids far from their beds, sleep must come eventually. Booklist The book is filled with enough slap-dash action, humor, and gentle disobedience to keep readers eager for more readings-and probably not all that eager for sleep. Yolen winds down her lullaby with night noises (Burp / Grrrr / Snarl / Snarf) that peter away as the two monstrous siblings finally conk out. Kirkus Reviews The monsters look like they walked off a Maurice Sendak casting call, with their big, wobbly bodies and almost random sprinklings of horns, tentacles, and eyeballs. There's plenty in this scary-sweet book to please children all year round. Silly going-to-sleep sounds such as "Growl / Gurgle / Burp" gently bring this soon-to-be popular book to an end. New York Times This brief lullaby-story provides just-right toddler-sized chills. The narration benefits enormously from witty illustrations by Murphy, which abound in slithery, sinister asides. More cute than creepy, this lullaby follows two monsters from classroom to bedtime routine. With wildly colorful illustrations full of whimsy and warmth, Kelly Murphy brings Jane Yolen's gently rhyming tale to rambunctious life. But they also have a bedtime, whether or not they're ready for it! Young children and parents alike will find much to identify with as they follow these lovable little monsters getting ready for bed. They go to school, play outside with their friends, and eat after-school snacks. Kirkus Reviews Creep, gurgle, crawl, tumble! Meet two young monsters who are far from scary - they're too busy having fun. Full color.īook Synopsis There's plenty in this scary-sweet book to please children all year round. With wildly colorful illustrations full of whimsy and warmth, Murphy brings Yolen's gently rhyming tale to rambunctious life. Feel the gloomy essence of this creepy tale through its decadent cartoonish art style.About the Book Beloved author Yolen scares up a new rhyming read-aloud about the snarfing, growling, snoring way that monsters go to bed. Explore a magical kingdom inspired by the legends of Central European oral tradition, once compiled by the Grimm Brothers, where magic creatures try to coexist peacefully with mankind - and sometimes, even protect them from evil forces. Enjoy a narrative-focused, accessible gameplay suitable for newcomers and veterans alike Solve clever puzzles to help Lars rescue his little sister Fight your fears, gather new allies, and solve numerous puzzles that will lead you to the truth. Help Lars through a spinning carousel of dark events as he travels around his land to find Ellie, his little sister, and other girls kidnapped by an unnamed evil. Lars managed to escape, and thanks to the new magical friends he’s making on his way, he’s determined to bring his sister back to safety.Ĭreepy Tale 2 is a spooky cartoon puzzle adventure inspired by ancient European fairy tales, a new entry in the Creepy Tale series. Lars’ father was beaten to the brink of death, and his little sister Ellie fell under the visitors’ mind control magic and left with them. One day, two spooky guests visited his father’s cabin. No one was free from misfortune and tragedy in those times - neither was Lars and his family. What was once a peaceful kingdom where humans and fantastic creatures lived together in harmony became a land of gloom and fear. ![]() An unknown force of evil began terrorizing a peaceful kingdom, kidnapping their children and the innocent inhabitants of the forest. Once upon a time, young Lars left his father’s cabin to rescue his little sister, spirited away by an evil power…
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