One Monster After Another
One Monster After Another
Mercer Mayer
Ed Catmull
There are certain children’s books I've given a few times, like [this book]. I love [it]. - Ed Catmull
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One Monster After Another

One Monster After Another

Mercer Mayer
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Mercer Mayer
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In the whimsical world that Mercer Mayer crafts in "One Monster After Another," a simple letter from Sally Ann to Lucy Jane embarks on an extraordinary adventure, far beyond the mundane path of mail delivery. When a Stamp-Collecting Trollusk whimsically plucks the letter from the mailbox, it sets off a chain of fantastical events, introducing a parade of delightful and quirky monsters. Each creature, more enchanting and bizarre than the last, becomes an unwitting courier of the missive, propelling the story through a labyrinth of whimsy and wonder. Mayer's imagination spills over each page, creating a tapestry of tales that intertwine the fate of Sally Ann's letter with the lives of the monsters it encounters. From the hands of one creature to another, the letter's journey becomes a metaphor for the unexpected detours of life, all rendered in Mayer's signature detailed and engaging illustrations. This isn't just a story about a letter's unlikely odyssey—it's a celebration of curiosity, the joy of serendipity, and the magic that lies in the world's hidden corners, waiting for us to discover it. "One Monster After Another" is a timeless testament to the power of storytelling, inviting readers of all ages to lose themselves in its pages, one monster after another.

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Released
1974
1 Jan
Length
32
Pages

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There are certain children’s books I've given a few times, like [this book]. I love [it]. - Ed Catmull
— Mercer Mayer, One Monster After Another

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