Thelonius Monster's Sky-High Fly Pie

Reach for this book when your child is in a silly, rambunctious mood or going through a phase of finding everything 'gross' and 'yucky' fascinating. This rhyming romp follows Thelonius, a well-meaning monster who decides to bake a massive pie filled with thousands of flies. It is a celebration of the absurd and the delightfully messy, perfect for shifting a child's energy from restless to giggly. While the ingredients are icky, the tone is lighthearted and rhythmic. It introduces children to the idea of unintended consequences in a way that feels like a playful joke rather than a stern lecture. Parents will appreciate the clever vocabulary and the unique, restricted color palette that keeps the 'gross-out' factor stylized and artistic. It is a fantastic choice for high-energy bedtime reading or a rainy day pick-me-up.