The Gruesome Guide to World Monsters

This unique chapter book offers a "gruesome guide" to sixty-three folkloric monsters from various cultures worldwide. Authors Judy Sierra and Henrik Drescher combine meticulous research with grotesque, yet engaging, illustrations to present creatures like North America's Bloody Mary and Japan's blood-sucking Kappas. Each entry includes a "gruesomeness rating" and practical, often humorous, advice on how to elude or survive an encounter. It's an entertaining way to introduce children to global folklore, cultural diversity, and the fun side of fear, suitable for ages 4-11 as a read-aloud or independent read.

Provides illustrations and brief descriptions of monsters found in different parts of the world, including Bloody Mary, who pulls children into mirrors throughout North America, and the blood-sucking, water-dwelling Kappas of Japan.