Children’s Book, My Friend the Monster, Weekly Reader, Clyde Robert Bulla

This is one of those quiet children’s books that stays with you. My Friend the Monster was published in 1980 as a Weekly Reader Book, meant to be read by children sitting cross-legged on classroom floors or at the kitchen table after supper. It isn’t loud or flashy. It’s thoughtful, a little dark in places. The illustrations are soft pencil drawings, the kind Weekly Reader was known for—gentle, expressive, and slightly haunting. This is a book that trusts young readers to think for themselves. A solid copy of a classic Weekly Reader title—perfect for a vintage children’s book collection or a thoughtful gift.

Synopsis:
The story follows a lonely young prince who forms an unexpected friendship with a monster named Humbert—one of the last of his kind. Through dreams and secret journeys, the boy learns that monsters were once feared, hunted, and nearly wiped out. What starts as a simple friendship turns into a quiet lesson about fear, power, and choosing kindness when it’s easier not to.

Condition: Very Good
The pages are clean and unmarked, with light foxing from age. The spine is tight and strong, and the covers are clean with no stains or damage. It has clearly been cared for and not over-handled.

Details:
Title: My Friend the Monster
Author: Clyde Robert Bulla
Illustrator: Michele Chessare
Publisher: Thomas Y. Crowell / Weekly Reader Books
Year: 1980
Format: Hardcover

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