Books by Michael Rex

5 books · Ages 2–11

Known for the Fangbone! and Petrifying Parodies series, Michael Rex writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–11, alongside 1 standalone book, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, humor, self-confidence & identity.

Series

Fangbone! Third-Grade Barbarian
Fangbone!
1 book · Ages 7–10
Runaway Mummy
Petrifying Parodies
1 book · Ages 2–5
Goodnight Goon: A Petrifying Parody
Michael Rex's Parody Series
1 book · Ages 4–11
Wants vs. Needs vs. Robots
The Fun Times Guide to Money
1 book · Ages 4–7

Standalone Books

Cover of Pals
Pals
Michael Rex
When a friendly alien visits Earth, he forms a special bond with a young boy through the power of art and imagination in
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 0–3
1 books
Runaway Mummy
Ages 4–7
5 books
PalsFangbone! Third-Grade BarbarianRunaway Mummy
Ages 8–11
3 books
PalsFangbone! Third-Grade BarbarianGoodnight Goon: A Petrifying Parody

Common Themes

Curiosity & WonderHumorSelf-Confidence & IdentityCreativity & ImaginationFear & BraveryMonstersFriendship & LoyaltyFriendship & Social

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