Monsters Don&39t Cry [Hardcover]

An adorably written, gorgeously illustrated story of a brave little monster learning that sometimes it's okay to cry

Archie awoke with a shout in the night.
Only a dream, but what a terrible fright.
Well monsters may roar, may growl or just sigh,
But monsters are strong, monsters don't cry.

Written in delightful rhyming verse, this charming children's story introduces Archie, a brave young monster who is determined to face all the obstacles life has to offer without shedding a single tear. From scary nightmares to falling out of a swing, upset tummies due to too much birthday cake, and even getting stung by a mean old bumble bee, Archie remains steadfast to prove that he is arealmonster—and monsters are strong, they don't cry! However, Archie eventually learns that sometimes even little monsters don't always have to be brave, especially when mommy and daddy monster are at hand to make everything all right!

Tactile and appealing . . . an inspiration to kids struggling with sleep.   —Publishers WeeklyonDarkness Slipped In McKee's verse is accessible, and his repeated refrain properly catchy. Burfoot's pictures, in watercolor and colored pencils, are eye-poppingly bright and full of funny touches. —Kirkus ReviewsBrett McKeeis the author ofGeorge's Invisible WatchandThe Tickle Ghost. Ella Burfootis the author and illustrator ofBear and Me,Darkness Slipped In, andLouie and the Monsters.