{"id":9374903828717,"title":"Mina and the Monster","handle":"mina-and-the-monster","description":"\u003ch6\u003eComing October 13. Pre-order today!\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/silvia-romeral-andres\"\u003eSilvia Romeral Andrés\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThat monster doesn't scare ME!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMina isn't afraid of the monster everyone in her village says wreaks havoc. She's going to hunt him down! But monsters aren't so easy to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA story about perseverance, bravery, and a little bit about paying attention. This one is for kids who have questions and aren't ready to believe everything they're told.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/alfreds-book-of-monsters\"\u003eAlfred's Book of Monsters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wee-unicorn\"\u003eWee Unicorn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e [TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/mina-and-the-monster-spread.jpg?v=1779117731\" alt=\"spread from 'Mina and the Monster' with a girl crossing a rope bridge in the snow.\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"cvr-border-gray\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" defer data-pin-shape=\"round\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/mina-and-the-monster-cover.jpg?v=1779117731\" alt=\"Book cover of 'Mina and the Monster' with a girl and a creature looking out a window.\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/mina-and-the-monster-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1779117741\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilvia Romeral Andrés, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilvia Romeral Andrés is an author-illustrator born in Zaragoza, Spain, and currently living in Barcelona. She studied illustration at Escola Joso in Barcelona, specializing in children's illustration. She likes to tell stories about magic and everyday adventures. When she's not writing stories or making art, Silvia loves getting lost in the forest, watching the night sky, and hiking in the mountains. She practices kendo and loves tea and fantastic literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/silvia-romeral-andres\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Silvia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMonsters don’t bother Mina.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the valley of a snowy mountain range, a group of children sit in rapturous awe listening to the story of the fierce creature who lives in a nearby forest; “its roar alone can unleash a storm.” “That monster doesn’t scare me at all,” declares young Mina, who vows to hunt down the creature herself. With her trusty pooch in tow, she steps out onto the snowy terrain. Peril awaits—a bridge in disrepair, for instance—but a silent savior emerges in the form of the monster, a spirited beast with white fur and red cheeks, who, unbeknownst to Mina, looks after the blithely unaware girl (holding up the bridge and shielding her from raging winds). Though she returns home disappointed at her apparent failure, that doesn’t stop her from trying again the next day. Young readers will strongly relate to Mina’s determination and independent streak; they’ll also delight in knowing something she does not. Andrés effectively showcases the harsh landscape, with Mina’s bright-red coat and blue scarf popping against the stark white and gray backgrounds. Dramatic angles give the tale a cinematic flair, though there’s a softness to the images as well. Andrés also gently cautions readers against unthinkingly trusting rumors, as each description of the good-natured monster is eventually debunked.\u003cbr\u003e\nAtmospheric and inviting—with a lesson in cultivating a healthy sense of skepticism. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMina may be small for her age, but she is brave. So, when Mina’s father tells a story about a dangerous monster that dwells in the woods, Mina decides to find the monster. Though the setting is imposing, Mina is undeterred, determined to do her best to locate the monster before returning home again. Carefully crafted text and illustrations depict an exquisite, wintery expanse so vivid that the reader can almost detect a chill emanating from the pictures. Sophisticated vocabulary abounds throughout the text, as well, inviting young readers to acquire new words while enjoying the story. Though the fact that Mina does not actually find the monster may cause children to wonder at the purpose of the book, the story is a worthwhile read nonetheless. This is a visually engaging addition to library collections for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n \u003cblockquote\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eLittle Mina is not at all intimidated by a storyteller’s cautionary tale of the fearsome monster who freezes the forest, howls to scare all the animals away, and causes avalanches with its booming footsteps. On a blustery winter morning, she sets out with only her perky dog as a companion to search for this monster. She calls through the forest, heads toward the mountains, and crosses over a gorge without a second look at the rickety wood-and-rope bridge. Each step of the way, she’s shadowed by a toothy, sharp-clawed, white-furred figure that keeps its distance but occasionally helps from afar. With the snow falling hard and no sighting of the monster, Mina lies down to rest and ends up falling asleep, only to wake up with a blanket and a huge mug of hot chocolate. Resigned but not discouraged, Mina returns home and promises to seek out the monster another day as the monster smiles from behind a snowbank. Gorgeous full-page spreads of graphite shadows tone the stark blank of snow and skew the color scheme moodier, while, in contrast, the characters and their pencil-lined textures (be it fuzzy like Mina’s cold-weather accoutrements or furry like the monster’s stealthy form) glow with soft pastels like watercolor. Bold and utterly charming, Mina is small but sturdy, a red-clad, blue-scarved bundle of determination, and, in a playful visual, her cheeks and wind-chafed nose match the rosiness in the monster’s features. The narration and monologuing are straightforward if a bit disjointed in their progression. Although there are not enough sightings of a friendly monster to be a search-and-find, the adorable illustrations still manage to create an engaging atmosphere, and the book would be well-suited as a storytime choice paired with Hunt’s \u003ci\u003eHow to Find a Yeti\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-664-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 3–7\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 40\u003cbr\u003e9 x 10 \u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e4\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication date: October 13, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","published_at":"2026-06-09T12:29:48-04:00","created_at":"2026-05-20T18:03:32-04:00","vendor":"Charlesbridge","type":"Children's Book","tags":["Browse by Age_Ages 3-6","Browse by Fiction\/Nonfiction_Fiction","Browse by Format_Picture Book","Browse by Language_English","Browse by Subject_Story Time \u0026 Play"],"price":1799,"price_min":1799,"price_max":1799,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":49998072938733,"title":"Hardcover","option1":"Hardcover","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"46649","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":48458345906413,"product_id":9374903828717,"position":1,"created_at":"2026-05-18T11:22:09-04:00","updated_at":"2026-05-18T11:22:11-04:00","alt":"Book cover of 'Mina and the Monster' with a girl and a creature looking out a window.","width":600,"height":717,"src":"\/\/charlesbridgemoves.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/mina-and-the-monster-cover.jpg?v=1779117731","variant_ids":[49998072938733]},"available":true,"name":"Mina and the Monster - Hardcover","public_title":"Hardcover","options":["Hardcover"],"price":1799,"weight":567,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":10,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"9781623546649","featured_media":{"alt":"Book cover of 'Mina and the Monster' with a girl and a creature looking out a window.","id":39955271942381,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.837,"height":717,"width":600,"src":"\/\/charlesbridgemoves.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/mina-and-the-monster-cover.jpg?v=1779117731"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/charlesbridgemoves.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/mina-and-the-monster-cover.jpg?v=1779117731"],"featured_image":"\/\/charlesbridgemoves.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/mina-and-the-monster-cover.jpg?v=1779117731","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Book cover of 'Mina and the Monster' with a girl and a creature looking out a window.","id":39955271942381,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.837,"height":717,"width":600,"src":"\/\/charlesbridgemoves.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/mina-and-the-monster-cover.jpg?v=1779117731"},"aspect_ratio":0.837,"height":717,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/charlesbridgemoves.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/mina-and-the-monster-cover.jpg?v=1779117731","width":600}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch6\u003eComing October 13. Pre-order today!\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/silvia-romeral-andres\"\u003eSilvia Romeral Andrés\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThat monster doesn't scare ME!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMina isn't afraid of the monster everyone in her village says wreaks havoc. She's going to hunt him down! But monsters aren't so easy to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA story about perseverance, bravery, and a little bit about paying attention. 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She studied illustration at Escola Joso in Barcelona, specializing in children's illustration. She likes to tell stories about magic and everyday adventures. When she's not writing stories or making art, Silvia loves getting lost in the forest, watching the night sky, and hiking in the mountains. She practices kendo and loves tea and fantastic literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/silvia-romeral-andres\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Silvia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMonsters don’t bother Mina.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the valley of a snowy mountain range, a group of children sit in rapturous awe listening to the story of the fierce creature who lives in a nearby forest; “its roar alone can unleash a storm.” “That monster doesn’t scare me at all,” declares young Mina, who vows to hunt down the creature herself. With her trusty pooch in tow, she steps out onto the snowy terrain. Peril awaits—a bridge in disrepair, for instance—but a silent savior emerges in the form of the monster, a spirited beast with white fur and red cheeks, who, unbeknownst to Mina, looks after the blithely unaware girl (holding up the bridge and shielding her from raging winds). Though she returns home disappointed at her apparent failure, that doesn’t stop her from trying again the next day. Young readers will strongly relate to Mina’s determination and independent streak; they’ll also delight in knowing something she does not. Andrés effectively showcases the harsh landscape, with Mina’s bright-red coat and blue scarf popping against the stark white and gray backgrounds. Dramatic angles give the tale a cinematic flair, though there’s a softness to the images as well. Andrés also gently cautions readers against unthinkingly trusting rumors, as each description of the good-natured monster is eventually debunked.\u003cbr\u003e\nAtmospheric and inviting—with a lesson in cultivating a healthy sense of skepticism. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMina may be small for her age, but she is brave. So, when Mina’s father tells a story about a dangerous monster that dwells in the woods, Mina decides to find the monster. Though the setting is imposing, Mina is undeterred, determined to do her best to locate the monster before returning home again. Carefully crafted text and illustrations depict an exquisite, wintery expanse so vivid that the reader can almost detect a chill emanating from the pictures. Sophisticated vocabulary abounds throughout the text, as well, inviting young readers to acquire new words while enjoying the story. Though the fact that Mina does not actually find the monster may cause children to wonder at the purpose of the book, the story is a worthwhile read nonetheless. This is a visually engaging addition to library collections for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n \u003cblockquote\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eLittle Mina is not at all intimidated by a storyteller’s cautionary tale of the fearsome monster who freezes the forest, howls to scare all the animals away, and causes avalanches with its booming footsteps. On a blustery winter morning, she sets out with only her perky dog as a companion to search for this monster. She calls through the forest, heads toward the mountains, and crosses over a gorge without a second look at the rickety wood-and-rope bridge. Each step of the way, she’s shadowed by a toothy, sharp-clawed, white-furred figure that keeps its distance but occasionally helps from afar. With the snow falling hard and no sighting of the monster, Mina lies down to rest and ends up falling asleep, only to wake up with a blanket and a huge mug of hot chocolate. Resigned but not discouraged, Mina returns home and promises to seek out the monster another day as the monster smiles from behind a snowbank. Gorgeous full-page spreads of graphite shadows tone the stark blank of snow and skew the color scheme moodier, while, in contrast, the characters and their pencil-lined textures (be it fuzzy like Mina’s cold-weather accoutrements or furry like the monster’s stealthy form) glow with soft pastels like watercolor. Bold and utterly charming, Mina is small but sturdy, a red-clad, blue-scarved bundle of determination, and, in a playful visual, her cheeks and wind-chafed nose match the rosiness in the monster’s features. The narration and monologuing are straightforward if a bit disjointed in their progression. Although there are not enough sightings of a friendly monster to be a search-and-find, the adorable illustrations still manage to create an engaging atmosphere, and the book would be well-suited as a storytime choice paired with Hunt’s \u003ci\u003eHow to Find a Yeti\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-664-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 3–7\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 40\u003cbr\u003e9 x 10 \u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e4\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication date: October 13, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]\u003c\/blockquote\u003e"}