Synopses & Reviews
Little Dennis doesn't want to go to sleep because there might be something under his bed. Dennis isn't afraid of monstersafter all, he's a monster himself. He's afraid that humans will get him. His mother says that humans are only in made-up stories, but Dennis is not convincedbut just try telling that to the lost little boy who wanders into Dennis's cave one night! Rollicking rhyme and delightfully detailed illustrations make this story of a bedtime surprise the perfect book for little monsters.
Review
"A wonderful reversal of the usual monster tale." —The New York Times
Review
"This would be a good supplement to story times with the theme of monsters at which other night time adventures, such as Where the Wild Things Are. . . and There's a Nightmare in My Closet are featured." —School Library Journal
Synopsis
Little Dennis doesn& #8217; t want to go to sleep because there might be something under his bed. Dennis isn& #8217; t afraid of monsters & #8212; after all, he& #8217; s a monster himself. He& #8217; s afraid that humans will get him. His mother says that humans are only in made-up stories, but Dennis is not convinced.< br=""> < br=""> A rollicking rhyme and delightfully detailed illustrations make this story of a bedtime surprise the perfect book for little monsters.
About the Author
Jeanne Willis is the author of Dozy Mare and Mayfly Day. Susan Varley is the illustrator of The Vole Who Would Be King and Why Is the Sky Blue?