Anthony Murray
Berewolf
Book 5 of the MONSTERSAURUS series.
Berewolf the Baryonyx is always there.
Day or night, rain or shine, Berewolf notices what others miss and helps whenever he can. Strong, calm, and dependable, Berewolf believes that if you can help someone, you should. And he always does.
But when everyone starts relying on him, Berewolf finds himself carrying more that he can manage alone. As the forest's quiet problems grow louder, Berewolf must learn that helping others does not mean doing everything by himself.
Anthony Murray
Invisisaur
Book 6 of the MONSTERSUAURS series.
Invisisuar the Ichthyosaur has always liked sitting quietly at the edge of things.
He listens more than he speaks, notices more than he acts, and is happiest when the world feels calm and balanced. But when Invisisaur begins to slowly fade from sight, he must face a change he cannot stop or fix.
As others learn to move forward without him, Invisisaur discovers that letting go does not mean being forgotten, and that belonging does not always require being seen.
Anthony Murray
Mombie
Book 4 of the MONSTERSAURUS series.
Mombie the Mosasaur is always busy.
Every day, she swims the same route, fixes the same problems, and makes sure everything is done properly. By her.
She tells herself she is fine, even as small pieces of her begin to fall away. After all, stopping would mean asking for help, and Mombie doesn't need help from anyone. Or so she believes.
As the sea grows heavier and the work becomes harder, Mombie's determination turns into frustration, and her sharp words begin to push others away.
But when doing everything alone finally becomes impossible, Mombie must face a truth she's been avoiding: sometimes strength isn't about holding everything together by yourself.
Anthony Murray
Flacula
Book 3 of the MONSTERSAURUS series.
Flacula the Fukuisaurus lives in a stone castle high on a mountain.
Everyone assumes Flacula loves the dark. After all, a monster with a castle, mysterious name, and a view above the clouds is supposed to feel right at home in the night.
During the day, Flacula is helpful, busy, and always rushing to make sure everything is just right.
But when the sun sets, Flacula disappears...
As shadows stretch across the stone halls and the castle grows quiet, Flacula is forced to face a secret he has been hiding for a long time: he is afraid of the dark. And the more he avoids it, the stronger that fear becomes.
Anthony Murray
The Gummy
Book 2 of the MONSTERSAURUS series.
Gummy the Gallimimus is always rushing.
He runs from place to place, flaps from one idea to the next, and never seems to stop long enough to notice what is happening around him. Wrapped in ancient bandages and buzzing with nervous energy, Gummy believes that slowing down means falling behind.
But when a simple task goes wrong, Gummy is forced to pause.
As he journeys across warm desert paths and quiet ruins, Gummy begins to discover that moving more slowly doesn't mean giving up. sometimes, it means noticing. Sometimes, it means listening. And sometimes, it means finding the courage to stay still long enough to understand what really matters.
Anthony Murray
Prankenstein
Book 1 of the MONSTERSAURUS series.
Prankenstein is a pterodactyl with a problem.
He is supposed to so .He's meant to leap from cliffs and glide through the sky.
But Prankenstein is afraid of heights... and every time he tires to fly, fear gets in the way.
While the other monsters swoop and live with ease, Prankenstein must learn something far more important than flying: how to be brave enough to try again.
With warmth, humour and heart, Prankenstein tells a gently, empowering story about perseverance, difference, and discovering that courage doesn't mean getting things right - it means not giving up.