How to Catch a Monster by Adam Wallace is a picturebook currently scheduled for release on September 1 2017. The book is about a young boy emboldened by his karate class and ready to face the monster in his closet. He plans on trapping and scaring the monster that has scared him so many times. However, once he succeeds he discovers that the monster's intentions are not what he expected.

How to Catch a Monster is a book that encourages young readers to face their fears head on, and shows them that things they do not understand might be scary, but are not always worthy of fear. Once our character captures his monster he discovers that the monster just wanted a friend- and it is hard to play with someone who is asleep. So, all the scary wake ups were simply attempts to be friends. Once he gets to know the monster, and his family, he is no longer afraid and has a new friend. I think this is valuable lesson both in learning about the unknown and facing fears. Taking the time to understand things that scare you often makes them less scary, and sometimes valuable friends of resources. The artwork is fun and bright, but not quite as polished as I would like. However, it is still a wonderful book.

This bright and imaginative book has a twist for those kids who are afraid of monsters that might be lurking in their rooms. A boy sets out to capture the monster in his closet with his ninja know how. Once he successfully captures the monster the real fun begins. Together they have a snack, play together, and he even meets the monsters parents. This book is for younger readers (age 4-8) and has courage and bravery themes.

What’s a kid to do when they have just landed the role of Ninja Warrior in their school play? Why catch the monster who lives in their closet of course. In this delightful picture book a little boy uses all his Ninja tricks to catch the monster who lives in his closet. It is a fiercely fun battle between boy and monster. When the monster is finally caught the boy learns surprising details about the monster.

This book has a wonderful rhythm that makes it really fun to read out loud. The illustrations are imaginative and fun. This is a perfect book for story times and by the end everyone will be giggling and wondering how the monster in their closet says hello.

Not your traditional monster in the closet story. Wallace has created an adorable and funny story about bravery and facing your fears. The rhythm and rhyme of the story combined with Elkerton's bright, colorful and funny illustrations will make this a fun read for all. Recommended for pre-k to 2nd grade.

Fun. Motivating. A decent read for children before bedtime. The boy taking a stand against his fears, using his creative imagination, always sends a good message - not just to other boys but to kids of all genders. The instance where the monster farts, may be somewhat crude, but it definitely helps breaks the ice and gets the reader more involved. The illustrations are contemporary and colorful., and capture the story successfully.

I could have done without the massive fart part, but everything else was so much fun to read. Kids will love it - especially because of the fart.

Hee haaa heee..... so I am still laughing at the surprise bit...if you have read it then you know what I mean. I cannot give away any secrets but even as an adult I found it very funny and can imagine a group of 3-5 years loving it too.

How to Catch a Monster is funny, shares a great story, deals with night time fears and shares the story of a brave young boy...oops Ninja who wants to feel safe! With his bag of tricks, dressed and ready to go the Ninja Master uses courage to get the task done.

I always need to mention the illustrations because they are a story unto themselves. I loved the illustrations and the expressions on the characters faces were done so well and were really engaging to me the reader. In fact there is a boy blowing a bubble of gum and I really wanted to pop it....that;s how illustrations should be, inviting the reader in.

My major dislike comes down to one page only. When the Ninja is getting dressed his things are layed out and there are numb chucks and one of those star blade weapons. I think this is highly inappropriate for the age group that will be reading this book. In all honesty if I was reading this book to a group of children or even one on one I would skip over the page.

Despite this I really enjoyed the book. I wasn't expecting the funny bit in the middle but it was great for some childish fun and laughs. I know it will be well loved by children across the globe.

Pretty funny book! I'm sure it will have children laughing. Illustrations were great; really funny!

First off, I want a monster that farts. Strawberries and limes. Monsters just want romp,at. They are nothing to be scared of, or worried about. But sometimes a little one needs some extra courage. A fun book with vibrant illustrations. The book rhymes well. Over all it's not bad. Not my favorite, but not bad.

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