Books like 'A Guide to Undressing Your Monsters'
Readers who enjoyed A Guide to Undressing Your Monsters by Sam Sax also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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I Love You, Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA vividly illustrated bedtime story that shows how the unconditional love of a mother can be tested through the relentless questions of her little boy."But Mama, but Mama, what if I were a super smelly skunk, and I smelled so bad that my name was Stinky Face?"Mothers love their children and this unconditional love is truly tested in I LOVE YOU, STINKY FACE... -
![Last Stand on the Ocean Shore: The Mystery of Herobrine: Book Three: A Gameknight999 Adventure: An Unofficial Minecrafter's Adventure by Mark Cheverton]()
Last Stand on the Ocean Shore: The Mystery of Herobrine: Book Three: A Gameknight999 Adventure: An Unofficial Minecrafter's Adventure by Mark Cheverton
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe final battle to defeat Herobrine will take Gameknight999 over land and under water!Herobrine is rallying all the monsters of Minecraft to one server in hopes of eliminating Gameknight999 and his friends once and for all. They destroy every village they find, threatening to continue until the User-that-is-not-a-user surrenders...Categorized as:
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![The Fall of the Orc by Finley Fenn]()
The Fall of the Orc by Finley Fenn
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe orc broke him in battle. Now he’s aiming for his heart… In a world of warring orcs and men, Lieutenant Aulis Gerrard can’t afford to lose one more battle. But when he faces off against the biggest, most brutal berserker in the orcs’ war-band, he knows he’s met his doom…Until the deadly orc drops his axe. Draws Gerrard close. And orders him… to run... -
![Goodnight, Little Monster by Helen Ketteman, Bonnie Leick]()
Goodnight, Little Monster by Helen Ketteman, Bonnie Leick
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLittle Monster needs to get ready for bed. That means howling at the moon, scrubbing his scales, getting into his creepy PJs, and enjoying a nice snack before bed: worm juice and baked beetle bread. And, of course, Little Monster’s mother is nearby to tuck Little Monster into bed and turn on his night-light—because even little monsters can be afraid of the dark... -
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![Rite of Passage by Thomas A. Watson]()
Rite of Passage by Thomas A. Watson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this Forsaken World, human kind is on the brink of total extinction. The parents of Lance and Ian have made it to the mainland, and must begin the harsh overland journey to their children. Johnathan, Sandy, and the others are unprepared for the expedition ahead. They must gather supplies and fight for every mile toward the cabin... -
![Tickle Monster by Josie Bissett]()
Tickle Monster by Josie Bissett
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis book is well on its way to becoming a true children's classic. Early reviews of the story and the tickle me concept are creating a very positive reaction from everyone that reviews the book. The story is about a loveable rascal that has just flown in from Planet Tickle. His mission is to tickle any child who happens to follow along in this book... -
![Asher by Louisa Masters]()
Asher by Louisa Masters
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen your imaginary boyfriend turns up in your hometown, marriage is the only option.I’m not anti-relationship, but my life is good right now, and love is not a priority. Too bad my grandmother disagrees. People say she’s scary, and sure, some of her enemies went missing under mysterious circumstances, but she loves me and wants the best for me… which, right now, is marriage... -
![Gateway Catastrophe by Louisa Masters]()
Gateway Catastrophe by Louisa Masters
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt only took seconds for my world to change…I live a simple, small-town life. Helping with the family restaurant, my side gig as a ride-share driver, hanging with my best friend, making the most of the extra time with my ghost grandma. The only exciting thing to happen to me in the past year was when Gabe moved to town—too bad Nonna scared him off... -
![There's a Monster in Your Book by Tom Fletcher, Greg Abbott]()
There's a Monster in Your Book by Tom Fletcher, Greg Abbott
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLOOK OUT! There is a monster in this board book by bestselling author, YouTube star, and musician, Tom Fletcher!With the irresistible pull of Herve Tullet's Press Here and the charm of The Monster At the End of This Book, Tom Fletcher's inviting, interactive read aloud will have kids tilting and shaking the book in order to get the adorable little monster out! This board book edition of the... -
![Entranced by the Basilisks by Lillian Lark]()
Entranced by the Basilisks by Lillian Lark
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA human who opened the wrong magical book, her stern boss, and his “friend” who says he can help…I’ve been cursed. Not metaphorically. Not, “Oh no! I spilled my coffee!” or “I broke a heel!”No.I’ve been cursed by a book and now I’m a danger to everyone I care about.After finding out that the things that go bump in the night are real a few weeks ago, this is doing nothing for my peace of mind... -
![Tryggred by the Orc: An MM Monster Romance Tale by Finley Fenn]()
Tryggred by the Orc: An MM Monster Romance Tale by Finley Fenn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s supposed to run… but he wants to be caught. In a world of orcs and men, Eben of Clan Ka-esh is shy, awkward, and desperately lonely. No one notices the sickroom’s quietest scholar, not even when he’s saving lives, or offering up decadent pleasures in Orc Mountain’s darkest depths.Until Tryggr, of Clan Skai. A tall, shameless, laughing orc warrior, who can have anyone he wants.. -
![Rumble of the Coaster Ghost by Troy Cummings]()
Rumble of the Coaster Ghost by Troy Cummings
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStermont's latest monster is a real scream!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
![Rhyming Dust Bunnies by Jan Thomas]()
Rhyming Dust Bunnies by Jan Thomas
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsHey! What rhymes with dust... -
![Mersey Blues by Lyn Andrews]()
Mersey Blues by Lyn Andrews
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne of Lyn Andrews' first eight novels, transferring from the original publisher to Headline; already steady sellers, they will be targeted for a huge increase in sales. The Great War had ended and Scotland Road was left to count the cost. Many young men had not come back; those who had would never be the same again... -
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![House of Agni by Crea Reitan]()
House of Agni by Crea Reitan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeware the fire for it burns. It’s time to find my home. My family. In a world where strength is hunted and those unlike the rest are sentenced to death, my kind are better off in groups. Fire is not something to dabble in and when given the right fuel, it can destroy anything. Thus, we are public enemy number one in the world of supernaturals... -
![Risking Immortality by Alyson Root]()
Risking Immortality by Alyson Root
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAmelia Loch has a secret…She knows humanity’s prejudices against her kind are little more than delusional nightmares. Born, not made, vampires have been forced into the shadows by human ignorance. In any case, the Loch family, like many vampire clans, has thrived over the centuries... -
![Off & Away by Cale Atkinson]()
Off & Away by Cale Atkinson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHow would you get mail if you lived in the middle of the sea? It's Jo's dad's job to deliver it, taking bottles wherever they need to go. He always comes home with exciting stories to tell—but Jo is far too afraid to go out on the ocean herself. Until Dad gets a bad sea cold, that is. With no one but Jo to deliver the bottles, she must find her courage and set sail alone... -
![Go to School, Little Monster by Helen Ketteman]()
Go to School, Little Monster by Helen Ketteman
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome, Little Monster, to your first day of school. Little Monster is going to school for the very first time. That means he’ll be meeting all the other little monsters, including one who has really big teeth and draws scary pictures... -
![Salvation by Stella Rainbow]()
Salvation by Stella Rainbow
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA wendigo afraid of hurting people. A vampire who who revels in his bloodlust.DellNothing was worse than getting turned into a monster by the one person who was never supposed to harm you. I couldn't remember a time when I hadn't been a monster, and I'd given up hope of ever being anything else.Then Valerio showed up, and he told me things could be different... -
![The Seaquel by Mo O'Hara]()
The Seaquel by Mo O'Hara
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Tom's big brother decides to become an Evil Scientist, his first experiment involves dunking Frankie the goldfish into toxic green gunk. Tom knows that there is only one thing to do: Zap the fish with a battery and bring him back to life! But there's something weird about the new Frankie. He's now a BIG FAT ZOMBIE GOLDFISH with hypnotic powers . . -
![Where Fools Have Tread by Jennifer Cody]()
Where Fools Have Tread by Jennifer Cody
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDec:I’ve never really had much in the way of direction in my life, until I walk into an eerie shop where a strange man charges me more than I should pay for a tarot reading of one card. Next thing I know, I’m graduating school to be a domestic servant and find myself employed by someone else’s weird uncle in the strangest mansion. Everyone is great even if they’re all a little… off. Except Thoren... -
![Warwick by Taylor Rylan]()
Warwick by Taylor Rylan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan a sweet omega and a grumpy hellhound possibly be perfect for one another? Will Warwick’s overly protective nature be too much for Cecil or be exactly what he needs? Warwick Ashwood is by far the largest of the hellhounds in his pack: in both human and beast form. That coupled with his less than inviting nature has most people avoiding him if at all possible... -
![My Monster Mama Loves Me So by Laura Leuck]()
My Monster Mama Loves Me So by Laura Leuck
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe tucks me tightly into bed, then asks me if my spider's fed and hangs my favorite bat above me. That's how I know my mama loves me! At once tender and funny, this monster bedtime story is guaranteed to generate giggles, tickles, and plenty of monster hugs... -
![Twice Bitten by Jayda Marx]()
Twice Bitten by Jayda Marx
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSam - Lately, I’ve been feeling restless. My best friends are happily mated and constantly loving all over each other. While I’m happy for them, I also can’t help but be a little jealous. It’s a foreign feeling for me; I’ve never been interested in a relationship, since all of my adult life has been about the next hookup with whatever man was in front of me at the time... -
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![Wolfgang by Grae Bryan]()
Wolfgang by Grae Bryan
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWolfgang Volker is many things: vampire, psychopath, connoisseur of fine living. But impulsive? Never that. Until the day he sets foot in Hyde Park and catches a certain enticing scent on the wind. His mate is here, gorgeous and oblivious and undeniably human. And it doesn’t take long for Wolfe to make the most impulsive move of his whole undead existence.Dr... -
![The Demon's in the Details by Meghan Maslow]()
The Demon's in the Details by Meghan Maslow
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCan a sexy demon really spin straw into gold?Poe Dupin, raven shifter and thief extraordinaire, is in trouble with a capital ‘T.’ Not only did he get his wing caught in the cookie jar during his latest heist, but his loser stepdad, the alpha, seems determined to run their roost into the ground. And Baltimore is many things, but forgiving is not on the list... -
![Blackwater 6: The Rain by Michael McDowell]()
Blackwater 6: The Rain by Michael McDowell
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAs the Caskey family and their town of Perdido rode the crest of prosperity in the 60s, matriarch Elinor had good reason to be proud of her domain. But slowly, silently, unimaginable horrors were creeping into their midst.At the height of revelry, at the peak of chaos, in the fearful silence of blackest night, preternatural horror pounced upon the Caskeys... -
![Ted by Tony DiTerlizzi]()
Ted by Tony DiTerlizzi
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is the story of a father and a son and the big, raspberry-colored, fun-loving, troublemaking best friend who brings them closer together... -
![Lintang and the Pirate Queen by Tamara Moss]()
Lintang and the Pirate Queen by Tamara Moss
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLintang is an island girl who longs for daring and danger. When she meets the feared pirate, Captain Shira, and her all-female crew, Lintang is determined to join them. Secrets within secrets, life-or-death battles with spectacular monsters, and hair’s breadth escapes keep readers turning the pages of a story populated by women of color who are fighters, adventurers, and leaders... -
![Monster Mama by Liz Rosenberg, Stephen Gammell]()
Monster Mama by Liz Rosenberg, Stephen Gammell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEven though she's a real monster, Patrick Edward loves his morn -- especially when she uses her powers to tame a trio of young bullies -- in this exuberantly illustrated picture book about the universal love between a mother and child."One person's monster is another's mom. Young readers know that already, but they have just been reminded in a hilarious way"... -
![Goodnight, Swampy the Little Monster by Ellie J. Woods]()
Goodnight, Swampy the Little Monster by Ellie J. Woods
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGoodnight, Swampy the Little Monster Swampy the Little Monster should be getting ready for bed, but his Mommy cannot find him. The thing is that Swampy hates bedtime which becomes a little battle every day. Monster Mommy wants him to take a bath, brush his teeth, and get into his nice new bug pattern pajamas... -
![The Spaghetti-Slurping Sewer Serpent by Laura Ripes]()
The Spaghetti-Slurping Sewer Serpent by Laura Ripes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSammy Sanders can’t sleep. He is 77 percent sure that a spaghetti-slurping serpent lives in his sewer. Sammy and his sidekicks—his sister, Sally, and their slobbery dog, Stan—set out to discover the truth. What Sammy finds is a surprise in this tongue-twisting mystery featuring the slippery letter S. The bright, fun artwork was created in colored pencil... -
![Their Alien by M.A. Innes]()
Their Alien by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTaking chances isn’t one of Nolan’s strong suits…and neither is going after what he wants. But when his new friendship with Trip and Maverick shows him the courage he didn’t realize he had, he knows it’s time to confront his slightly uptight boyfriend, Reid, and go after what he’s always wanted…a Daddy... -
![Freefall by Roe Horvat]()
Freefall by Roe Horvat
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen his parents try to coerce him into a marriage with an obnoxious, snobbish alpha, Ansel escapes to his granddad’s off-grid cabin. There he can gather the courage to make some tough decisions. After an unusually stormy night, Ansel ventures out to investigate the damage, and finds…a dragon. An actual, live dragon that crashed into the forest. Ansel fully expects to become the beast’s breakfast... -
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![My Little Human by M.A. Innes]()
My Little Human by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWeirdest munch ever.Dane isn’t expecting much from the mostly straight munch he’s somehow ended up at. As awkward encounters turn into a boring meet-and-greet, he’s ready to escape when the most interesting Daddy in the room sets eyes and tentacles on him.When an earnest new Daddy and a slightly confused little come together, sparks and laughter fly because tentacle Daddies make the best Daddies... -
![Spinning Out of Control by Kit Barrie]()
Spinning Out of Control by Kit Barrie
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSeven months ago, Caleb’s life was turned upside down. A terrible car accident took away his hand, his career, and the confidence he once had. Feeling like a monster himself is as good a reason as any to join a monster dating app. Surely a monster wouldn’t be particular about looks, would they? Teracht is a small spider. Well, small in the monster world, anyway... -
![Beefcakes by L. Eveland]()
Beefcakes by L. Eveland
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFalling for a minotaur is no piece of cake. Wedding planner Ezra Higgins is having a bad day. He’s lost his phone, he’s got six weeks to plan the biggest wedding of his career, and now the minotaur baker won’t stop flirting with him. It’s enough to make anyone’s anxiety spike... -
![There's A Bat In My Room! by Michele Notaro]()
There's A Bat In My Room! by Michele Notaro
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHave a flying bat problem? Tennis Assassin to the rescue!I’ve never been so scared in my life, but armed with a ski mask, a leather jacket, and a tennis racket, I’m ready to take on the flying demon… er, bat.When one swing connects, and the bat hits the wall and turns into a man, my life changes forever... -
![How I Met My Monster by Amanda Noll]()
How I Met My Monster by Amanda Noll
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne night, when Ethan reaches under his bed for a toy truck, he finds this note instead: “Monsters! Meet here for final test.” Ethan is sure his parents are trying to trick him into staying under the covers, until he sees five colorful sets of eyes blinking at him from beneath the bed. Soon, a colorful parade of quirky, squeaky little monsters compete to become Ethan’s monster... -
![Forever Wolf by Maria Vale]()
Forever Wolf by Maria Vale
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings*A Kirkus and ALA Booklist Best Book of 2019*Legend says his eyes portend the end of the world...or perhaps, the beginning...Born with one blue eye and one green, Eyulf was abandoned by his pack as an infant and has never understood why, or what he is...Varya is fiercely loyal to the Great North Pack, which took her in when she was a teenager... -
![The Demon Decoy by Hawke Oakley]()
The Demon Decoy by Hawke Oakley
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA demon, a human, and a fake relationship... What could possibly go wrong?As far as Miguel's meddling family is concerned, he's over the hill. At 32-years old and still single, they're pressuring him to find an alpha ASAP. With his sister's wedding coming up and his entire family present to nag him, Miguel's desperate to get them off his back with a decoy—a fake boyfriend... -
![A Very Armitage Christmas by Eliot Grayson]()
A Very Armitage Christmas by Eliot Grayson
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratings’Tis the season…for zombies?It’s two days before Christmas, and the Armitage pack’s getting ready for the holiday. Nate’s decorating the driveway with dozens of light-up candy canes (well, bullying Ian into doing it for him, but details). Matthew’s sitting through yet another endless pack council meeting.And Arik’s raising revenants in the herb garden... -
![Teighan by Eryn Hawk]()
Teighan by Eryn Hawk
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAlexander Lawrence is bored. At twenty-seven, his life is an endless loop of painting and teaching—and lots of mind-numbing sex to distract himself from the fact he's trapped in a gilded cage of his mother's making... -
![Can You Make a Scary Face? by Jan Thomas]()
Can You Make a Scary Face? by Jan Thomas
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhat kind of a face would you make if a tickly green bug were sitting on your nose? Or if it were-eek!-inside your shirt? Could you make a scary face to frighten it away? Or, even better, stand up and do the chicken dance? Yes? Then better get to it! This exuberant, interactive picture book starring a bossy little ladybug and a GIANT hungry frog will have kids leaping up and down and out of... -
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![Catching a Water Nymph by Shelby Rhodes]()
Catching a Water Nymph by Shelby Rhodes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI don’t like that you are staring at me—it’s suspicious. Ugh, I suppose you want to hear my story? I’m Seri North. I was your average, highly introverted, slightly nerdy, workaholic male Water Nymph. Until I made the horrible decision to go on a date with a rich, psychotic Shadow Dweller, who just so happened to be in charge of a large criminal enterprise... -
![Blackwater IV: The War by Michael McDowell]()
Blackwater IV: The War by Michael McDowell
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWartime in Perdido jolted the sleepy little Alabama town as new people entered the community. Outsiders would invade the comfort of the wealthy Caskeys and take their daughters.This, though, was the part of the master plan of Elinor Caskey, who would see the fasmily flourish amidst the deatruction and death she administered in a fashion more awesome than the war itself... -
![The Dead of Summer by Ryan La Sala]()
The Dead of Summer by Ryan La Sala
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsStephen King meets Holly Jackson by way of We Were Liars in this action-packed story of queer horror from the acclaimed author of The Honeys!Two days before...Ollie Veltman is finally coming home to the quaint island of Anchor's Mercy after a year away while his mom battled cancer... -
![Blackwater V: The Fortune by Michael McDowell]()
Blackwater V: The Fortune by Michael McDowell
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsUnder Elinor's guidance, the Caskey family prospered after the war, not knowing that a dark infernal force was growing in their midst. And Frances, Elinor's favorite daughter, never understood her strange yearning for the Perdido River....until the day her babies were born.Elinor presided over the secret birth, the triumph of her life... -
![The Guest With Claws by Ella Maven]()
The Guest With Claws by Ella Maven
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI’ve never met him before… so why do I feel as if I’ve known him all my life?Scoring a job at the exclusive and secretive Hotel Castle Verna is exactly what I need to pay off my debt and avoid a punishment I might not survive. The guests are a little eccentric, but they are great tippers... -
![How to Hide Your Dragon Baby by Anna Wineheart]()
How to Hide Your Dragon Baby by Anna Wineheart
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat's worse than becoming a single dad? When your baby is secretly a dragon shifter.Dragons don't exist. At least, that was what Elson used to believe, until he's suddenly the legal guardian of a nine-month-old baby. Who breathes fire.There are precious few resources on how to care for a dragon child. Worse, his rent is way overdue, and a towering hulk of a man is at his door demanding payment...
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