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Brady & The Backyard Monster
NYC Big Book Award Winner
2022 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Winner – Honorable Mention for Picture Books 5 & Younger, Picture Books 6 & Older, and Self-Help/Inspirational
WHO . . . WHO . . . looms in the backyard? Brady, the nervous Labrador retriever puppy, must find the backyard monster in order to play in the place he loves most. But it’s hard to do when everything outside appears to be scary . . .
Follow Brady on his quest for the backyard monster in this fun-filled picture book about overcoming fear by debut author Pattie Manente. Complete with fear coping mechanisms from a certified hypnotherapist, Brady & The Backyard Monster is the perfect tool for parents & teachers. An engaging read for children ages 3-7.
5-Star Review from Readers’ Favorite
Author Pattie Manente tells a delightful tale about an adorable Labrador puppy who finds his courage with the help of his friends and shows tremendous bravery in facing his innermost fears. – Pikasho Deka, Readers’ Favorite
The illustrations by Olena Khakovenko are a fantastic blend of realism in full color and more muted background tones that allow for Brady, his yard pals, and those big, bad shadows to really pop. Together, Manente and Khakovenko have crafted a perfect addition to our bedtime reading routine. – Jamie Michele, Readers’ Favorite
Pattie Manente expertly weaves profoundly important coping mechanisms in a tidy little children’s book. Brady succeeds in facing his fear by using quieting, breathing, and affirmations, which is the real, albeit nuanced, point of the story. – Asher Syed, Readers’ Favorite
Brady and the Backyard Monster by Pattie Manente is a brilliant storybook for children. It is creative, original, and vibrant. – Jenny Moore, Readers’ Favorite
– Publishing Date: May 24, 2022
– Dimensions: 8×10
– ISBN: 978-1-955767-08-8
– Library of Congress Number: 2021921698
– Hardcover Bound
– E-Version available
– Publisher: BiblioKid Publishing
– Author: Pattie Manente
– Illustrator: Оlena Kharkovenko
Greg H –
Just completed Brady and the Backyard Monster. Welcome to a new and talented career as an author. You may be the next Beatrix Potter.
BiblioKid Publishing –
Thank you for the kind words, Greg! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Mason Sempre –
I love this book so much! I guarantee this book and this author will go far
BiblioKid Publishing –
That is so wonderful to hear! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Jessica Hoeschen –
I have taught Kindergarten for 22 years and I have read many books over my career. Brady and the Backyard Monster will now be used every year in my class. My students loved it and wanted to hear it again! That’s a wonderful sign! All of us fell in love with the drawings and related to adorable pup, Brady, and his fear of the unknown! This book can used to teach and discuss courage, friendships, normal fears and over coming them. I will also use it during my Shadows Unit around Groundhogs Day! A must have and a must read!
BiblioKid Publishing –
Aww thanks, Jessica! That is wonderful to hear 🙂
Holly –
I just finished reading this book, and had to write a review immediately. Brady is adorable. Illustrations are so engaging, and I am convinced that young children will want you to read this book over and over again. Brady and the Backyard Monster is the perfect book to empower children to use strategies to overcome their fears. Brady’s strategies are perfect for 3-7 year old children! This is such a fun read!
Alyson Bowen –
Happy to hear you enjoyed this one so much!
Jannesy DeLeon –
This is truly a sweet and charming story about Brady who overcomes his own imagined fears. A valuable lesson for us all written in such an entertaining and witty way, that it will enchant young children. They will be engaged by this adorable, amusing and beautifully illustrated puppy and will come to learn that most fears are in our heads! I highly recommend this book!
Taylor –
This is such a wonderful book. The lessons and psychology of overcoming fear this teaches us is very important. Especially, to children who are are developing fears and are unaware of them. This is a MUST read for any child.
Alyson Bowen –
Thank you Taylor 🌟 It’s a great reminder for us adults too.
Motor Mouse –
Pattie Manente’s, “Brady and the Backyard Monster,” illustrated by Olena Kharkovenko, is magnificent! It explores a youth’s fear that we can all learn from. It has an insightful story with beautiful artwork on each page about a lovely, nervous puppy named Brady who develops a big fear of a monster! There are twists and turns along the way involving appearances from the monster and friendly neighborhood animals. Furthermore, there is mystery, suspense, and fright, as well as charm, problem solving, happiness, and learning. This story allows much to be explored for a curious mind and much to learn from, including ways to cope with fear. For these reasons and more, I highly recommend this story for children and adults alike. Excellently done!
Becca Johnsey –
Use this adorable story to help your little ones overcome their fears. Pattie delivers a delightful story that lets kids approach the idea of fears in a safe way and gives fantastic advice on how to overcome them. Brady is an adorable pup that your kids will love to read about over and over again. Highly recommend this book!
Dede Dankelson –
Brady is a cute pup with the best expressions in this fun story about how to manage fear. We’re all afraid sometimes as demonstrated by Brady’s friends. They encourage him to be brave, and they share ways to self-calm and cope when scared. These are great age-appropriate strategies for ages 3-8.