Monster Hands

Monster Hands, written by Karen Kane and Jonaz McMillan, illustrated by Dion MBD, and published by Nancy Paulen Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House

Book Cover for Monster Hands. Two children sign the word for "chomp" as they run towards a monster's shadow

About

When nighttime reading causes monsters to lurk under his bed, Milo signs his friend for advice. From her window, Mel signs for Milo to use his monster hands to scare the monster away by making shadows that roar, chomp, and laugh. Only when the duo uses their monster hands simultaneously does the monster finally disappear!

Awards Won

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A circular medallion in blue and silver. In the center, children hold hands and encircle a small world, all in silver. Words at the top read "Schneider Family Book Award" in silver script, and repeated in silver Braille at the bottom. Schneider Family Book Award

The Schneider Family Book Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences.

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2025 - Honor(s)