The Monster Bed [SEP] illustrator
The Monster Bed
The Monster Bed is a children's book by Jeanne Willis and illustrated by Susan Varley that revolves around the twist on the common "monsters under the bed" story that frighten children. The book is a young reader, normally aimed for 4 years or older. The main character, the monster Dennis, believes that human children are under his bed and will get him as he falls asleep. His mother, however, tries to get him to go to sleep. Eventually, a human child accidentally ventures
defended the allegations, noting that the concept of a monster who lived under a child's bed was a common literary trope, and that both works had dissimilar plots. The row led to renewed interest in the book, with copies quickly selling out from stores.
Selected works.
Selected works As author and illustrator.
- "Ben and the Bear" (1986)
- "Humphrey the Hippo" (1986)
- "Humphrey of the Rovers" (1986)
- "Humphrey Goes to the