The Yelling Monsters yelled all the time. They yelled when they were happy. They yelled when they were sad. They especially yelled when they were mad. They seemed to be mad all the time. It was hard to tell what any of them wanted or needed, so they were unable to help each other. Then one of the monsters began to wonder: "What if they just needed a hug?" The Yelling Monsters is Book 1 of the Learning Monsters series of children's books, offering a cast of colorful monsters, each of them special in their own way. This early reader series explores themes related to understanding and feeling empathy for others. Author and illustrator Dominic Villari's books feature well-developed stories with heart and humor that appeal to kids and parents alike. These timeless tales will grow with you and your children through pre-reading, beginning reading and novice reading. Themes: Self-control Not yelling at others Age Grade Range: 4 to 7 years Pre-K to Second Grade Other Books in this Series: The Different Monsters - Diversity The Helping Monsters - Asking for Help Excerpt: The Yelling Monsters liked to yell. They yelled all the time. They yelled to say hello. They yelled to say goodbye. They yelled when they were happy. They yelled when they were sad. They yelled when they were up. They yelled when they were down. They yelled when they were lost. They yelled when they were found. They yelled when they wanted something. They yelled when they lost something. They yelled to get attention. They yelled to be left alone. They especially yelled when they were mad. They seemed to be mad a lot. They seemed like they were mad all the time. No one could really tell for sure...not even the monsters. About the Author: Dominic Villari is well versed in the art and science of making stuff up and is often caught talking to things, especially when they don't work right or are difficult to put together. These pursuits occasionally spill out onto paper in illustrated children's books such as Sun and Moon, Bear is Hangry and The Yelling Monsters and fiction books such as The Wandering Princess and Talks to Things. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and daughter, both of whom have gotten better about knowing when he's making stuff up.