The Wugamaloo: A Heartfelt Monster Tale About Finding Where You Belong

Do hairy monsters have families? Or do they live all alone? “This island is home to a great hairy beast! With humongous feet and gigantic teeth. He eats with his toes while having his feast.” When Bud, a lonely space kid, crash-lands on an island far from his home planet, he feels lost, frightened, and desperate to find where he belongs. Luckily, Amy—his brave new aviator-hearted protector—swoops in to help him face the unknown. But this mysterious island is full of rustling bushes, bubbling waters, and something enormous watching in the shadows. As danger closes in, Bud must face an even scarier question: Can someone who feels completely alone ever find a loving home? Can lost strangers become family? Winner of the 2025 Story Monsters Approved Award, Picture Books Fiction Category. The Wugamaloo is a wonder-filled, beautifully illustrated rhyming picture book for children ages 4–8 that explores adoption, friendship, courage, and found family. Filled with colorful adventure, funny rhymes, and heartfelt characters, it’s an unforgettable read-aloud for any kid who loves monsters, mystery, and stories about finding home in unexpected places. Perfect for bedtime, storytime, or anytime families are looking for memorable fun. Features 37 beautifully illustrated pages A heartfelt rhyming read-aloud for ages 4–8 Themes of adoption, belonging, friendship, and family Colorful adventure, mystery, and monster fun Ready to crash-land into a new family? Turn the page and find out. Read more