MYCORO Monsters

Ten fuzzy monsters. Zero chill. Perfectly normal.

Funny Monster Books for Kids Ages 3-8

Meet the MYCORO Monsters, the cutest little chaos crew in picture books. Each one acts a lot like your toddler: big feelings, big energy, big oops. Short, funny stories for bedtime, made by a dad who gets it.

MYCORO Monsters logo above all ten furry monsters: Pluvie, Soleo, Maxo, Fonzo, Lily, Rusty, Rosalie, Smoky, Alpin and Clay

The whole crew. Good luck.

Cover of Be Careful Before Crossing the Street, a MYCORO Monsters picture book
Cover of Be Careful Before Crossing the Street, a MYCORO Monsters picture book

Start with Soleo (Book 4)

Why parents love it

Soleo sees a tumbleweed and zooms off after it. The street? Not on his radar. A funny, gentle story that makes street safety stick without a single lecture.

Where to buy

Paperback or ebook, straight from Amazon.

More about Soleo’s story →

What could possibly go wrong in an empty desert?

A tumbleweed racing away in a cloud of golden dust
Catch me!
Soleo the yellow monster leaping through the air on a desert road
Maxo, a big red furry monster with huge eyes, shouting a warningSOLEO! WATCH OUT!
A green car speeding straight toward the viewer on an empty desert roadVROOOOM!
Soleo with his arm stretched out, looking worried on the desert road

Why kids ask for it again

Stories you can read in 5-10 minutes

24 pages, big pictures, easy to read aloud. It fits bedtime even on a very long day.

Big feelings, zero lectures

The monster makes the mistake, so your kid doesn’t have to. Funny first, lesson second.

★★★★★  VERIFIED PURCHASE · SOFTCOVER

“Much loved by children, this book is really helpful in helping children learn the little things in life. I am very satisfied and highly recommend it to all parents who want to teach their children simple things in a fun and colorful way.”

Jeremie K. · “Very satisfied” · Amazon Canada, February 12, 2026

Love Soleo?
There are nine more.

Same furry universe, same gentle humor. If your kid loved Soleo, here’s what’s next.

Cover of Book 1: Better to be Careful Than to Get Hurt

Book 1 · Pluvie

Better to be Careful Than to Get Hurt

Safety, caution and smart choices

Cover of Book 2: Be Careful With Your Choices

Book 2 · Smoky

Be Careful With Your Choices

Choices and consequences

Cover of Book 3: Try Something New

Book 3 · Alpin

Try Something New

Trying new things, with a little wisdom

Cover of Book 5: Not Everything Is Safe to Touch

Book 5 · Rusty

Not Everything Is Safe to Touch

Safe choices and smart decisions

Cover of Book 6: Playing Isn’t Just About Winning

Book 6 · Rosalie

Playing Isn’t Just About Winning

Friendship, fair play and fun

Cover of Book 7: Everything’s Fine, Stay Calm

Book 7 · Maxo

Everything’s Fine, Stay Calm

A little monster’s guide to the dark

Cover of Book 8: Don’t Just Follow Your Tummy

Book 8 · Lily

Don’t Just Follow Your Tummy

Food, feelings and self-control

Cover of Book 9: When It’s Too Loud, It Hurts

Book 9 · Fonzo

When It’s Too Loud, It Hurts

Listening and taking care of yourself

Cover of Book 10: Don’t Copy Everything

Book 10 · Clay

Don’t Copy Everything

Some jokes are better left unrepeated

Made by a dad who knows exactly how fast a toddler can run toward a tumbleweed.

I’m David Lefebvre, an independent author. The ten MYCORO monsters are small, furry, chaotic stand-ins for small humans. Each book is one gentle lesson, no lecturing, a lot of giggles.

More about the monsters and me →

Questions parents ask

What age are MYCORO Monsters books for?

Ages 3 to 8. Younger kids enjoy them as read-alouds, and early readers can try them on their own.

How long does each book take to read?

About 5 to 10 minutes. Each book has 24 pages, so it fits nicely into bedtime.

Do I need to read the books in order?

No. Every book is a standalone story. Start with any monster, Soleo is a fun first pick.

What do the books teach?

Everyday skills like staying safe near the street, sharing, staying calm and handling big feelings. The humor comes first, the lesson sneaks in on its own.

Which book is about crossing the street?

Book 4, Be Careful Before Crossing the Street, starring Soleo and Maxo. Its simple rule is Stop. Look. Listen.

Where can I buy the books?

On Amazon, as paperback and ebook. The Book 4 buttons on this site link straight to Amazon.

Are the books good for classrooms and libraries?

Yes. They are short, colorful and easy to discuss, which makes them handy for read-aloud time.

Who creates the MYCORO Monsters?

David Lefebvre, an independent author and dad who writes the stories inspired by real parenting life.