Sparrow and the Monster

A Story About Courage and Compassion in the Natural World

9781969183140

52 pages

Little Creek Press

Paperback / softback $17.95

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Overview

When Sparrow wakes in the middle of the night on their birthday, a terrifying creature appears in the hallway.

It is huge. Hairy. Fast. And far too close for comfort.

Certain that a monster has invaded the apartment, Sparrow calls on Mom and Grandpa Joe for help. But as the mystery unfolds, Sparrow discovers that first impressions can be deceiving—and that some of the things we fear most deserve a second look.

Filled with humor, imagination, and heart, Sparrow and the Monster is a delightful story about courage, curiosity, compassion, and learning to see the natural world through new eyes. Young readers will join Sparrow on an unforgettable adventure that begins with fear and ends with understanding.

Perfect for nature lovers, animal enthusiasts, grandparents, parents, teachers, and children who have ever been afraid of something they didn’t yet understand.

Author Bio

Susan lives in an apartment on the edge of an arboretum in Madison, Wisconsin, with her dog, Cooper. She taught grades one through three in Madison, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; and Grand Rapids, Michigan. She loves being a grandma, long walks in nature, photography (especially birds), gardening, reading, and laughing with friends. She has been afraid of spiders most of her life but has warmed up to them since having a terrifying experience. She is sharing it in this, her first book. Sue Moberly is an artist and longtime public school art educator based in Madison, Wisconsin. She has spent years teaching both children and adults to create with their hands—metal, glass, clay, paper, and more—and believes the best art begins with imagination and exploration. After retirement, Sue opened her own metalsmith teaching studio, where she creates wearable pieces inspired by texture and everyday moments. When she isn’t working in the studio, she enjoys time with family, dreaming of more pets, and planning her next ocean visit.