Hello, Monster!

Playing alone in the park, a boy is told to say hello to a little boy, but what if he's a monster in disguise? This is a 'what if' story that explores the consequences of saying hello to strangers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 28 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2018
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

You likely know the sensation. You're playing happily by yourself in the park when, all of a sudden, you're instructed, "Go and say hello to that little boy over there!" But what if you don't want to say hello? What if the little boy isn't really a little boy at all? What if he's a MONSTER in disguise?

Welcome to a peculiar and fantastic 'what if' story where saying hello can lead to all sorts of surprising adventures.

Imagine you're a young child named Lily, and you're playing in the park on a sunny day. Suddenly, you hear a voice calling your name. You look around, but you can't see anyone. You're a little nervous, but you decide to go and see who it is. As you walk towards the voice, you notice a little boy sitting on a bench, looking up at you with a big smile. He's wearing a bright red shirt and a pair of blue jeans, and he has curly brown hair.

"Hi there, Lily!" the little boy says. "My name is Max, and I'm four years old."

You're a little hesitant at first, but Max is so friendly and outgoing that you quickly warm up to him. You play together for a while, chasing each other around the park and building sandcastles. Max is a lot of fun to be around, and you feel like you've known him forever.

As the day goes on, you and Max become more and more inseparable. You spend every day together, playing and exploring the park. You even start to develop a crush on Max, but you're too shy to tell him.

One day, as you're playing in the park, you hear a strange noise coming from the bushes. You and Max go to investigate, and you find a small, furry creature hiding behind a tree. It's a little rabbit, but it's not behaving normally. It's shaking and trembling, and it's making strange noises.

You're scared, but Max is determined to help the rabbit. He approaches it slowly and carefully, and eventually, the rabbit calms down. Max picks it up and holds it close to him, and the rabbit seems to relax.

"It's okay, little rabbit," Max says. "We're going to take you to a safe place."

You and Max take the rabbit to a nearby animal shelter, where they take care of it and find it a new home. You're proud of Max for being so kind and caring, and you feel like you've grown up a lot in the process.

As the weeks go by, you and Max continue to spend every day together. You play, explore, and have all sorts of adventures. You even start to develop a stronger bond with Max's family, who are very welcoming and friendly.

One day, as you're playing in the park, you hear a loud noise coming from the bushes. You and Max go to investigate, and you find a group of teenagers bullying a younger boy. The younger boy is crying and scared, and the teenagers are laughing and making fun of him.

You're furious, and you know that you have to do something to help the younger boy. Max is with you every step of the way, and together, you confront the teenagers.

"Hey, what's going on here?" you ask.

The teenagers look at you and Max with surprise, but they quickly back down. They apologize to the younger boy and leave the park.

You and Max are hailed as heroes by the younger boy's family, and you feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. You've learned that saying hello can lead to all sorts of amazing things, and you've also learned that being kind and caring can make a big difference in the world.

As the years go by, you and Max continue to be best friends. You grow up, go to college, and have your own families. But you never forget the lessons you learned from your strange and wonderful 'what if' story.

You remember the day you met Max, the little boy who wasn't really a little boy at all. You remember the day you helped the little rabbit, and the day you stood up to the bullies. You remember the day you learned that saying hello can lead to all sorts of amazing adventures, and that being kind and caring can make a big difference in the world.

And you know that no matter where life takes you, you'll always be grateful for the strange and wonderful 'what if' story that brought you and Max together.

In conclusion, this 'what if' story is a reminder that saying hello can lead to all sorts of surprising adventures. It's a reminder that being kind and caring can make a big difference in the world, and that even the most unlikely friendships can bring us great joy and fulfillment.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 271 x 238 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500651704