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'Baker's zany verses, dynamically typeset to mirror the frenetic energy, take readers on a whirlwind tour of the monsters' Christmas shenanigans and make for a great read-aloud.' - Shenwei Chang, Horn Book Merry monsters, hairy monsters, monsters trailing slime. Shiny monsters, tiny monsters, all at Christmas time! Children will love this super-fun title packed with hilarious monsters preparing for Christmas! Follow the monsters as they play in the snow and slide on the ice, decorate the house and go shopping for presents... and watch out for Santa monster hiding in every scene! There is plenty to spot on every page, with playful, bright artwork, and lots of festive, amusing mishaps. Energetic, wacky, and characterful monsters are drawn in a vibrant, contemporary style by Ukranian illustrator Nina Dzyvulska - spot Sprinkle monster baking up a storm, Teeth monster decking all the halls, and Roar monster trying out Santa's sleigh! The simple narrative with fun wordplay and a gentle rhyme is perfect for reading aloud, ideal for preschoolers and early readers as they build up their vocabulary and reading confidence. This bold, bright, and playful book is sure to be enjoyed time and time again by young readers as they are thrilled by the merry escapades of the Christmas monsters!