by MK French
Nine-year-old Pru is interested in many things, and right now she wants to find the source of the strange noises under her bed. UnderSlumberBumbleBeasts only come out in the dark, she had never seen one. When her mother asks her to clean her room, Pru's life changes.
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| December 2024; Bad Hand Books; 979-8988128663 ebook, print (74 pages); children's fiction |
This book is mentioned in Zoje Stage's books Baby Teeth and Dear Hanna. Don't worry if you haven't read those psychological thrillers; because the other books referenced Hanna's favorite childhood book, Zoje Stage decided to write that book. This is a children's book, geared for middle elementary school grades. Pru is nine and fond of big words, so they're bonded and a helpful glossary is in the back of the book.
The UnderSlumberBumbleBeast is a creature made from garbage and broken bits of toys, exactly the kind of things that collect under a nine-year-old's bed. She loves the idea of creating more haphazard creatures, but it gets out of hand and she has to be creative to keep them safe. I liked how resourceful she was, and able to care for the creatures that didn't look like ordinary animals or the fuzzy, soft things that many people like to cuddle. Pru was able to think ahead and empathize with them, which many kids her age will understand. It's a cute story for children. (And has nothing to do with the psychological thrillers in the author's repertoire!)
My UnderSlumberBumbleBeast was recently included in an AP article of best kid books to give.
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Giveaway
Whether you are a fan of Stage's psychological thrillers or have a kid who would love this book, we are giving away 1 print copy of My UnderSlumberBumbleBeast. To enter leave a comment with your (or your kid's) favorite kids book by Saturday, December 7 at midnight ET (also leave a way to contact you). Open to U.S. addresses only.
Born and raised in New York City, M.K. French started writing stories when very young, dreaming of different worlds and places to visit. She always had an interest in folklore, fairy tales, and the macabre, which has definitely influenced her work. She currently lives in the Midwest with her husband, three young children, and a golden retriever.
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