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  • Published: 27 February 2024
  • ISBN: 9781761341984
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $19.99

Where is Cheeky Monster?



Monkey around with every kind of monster on this humorous hunt for the elusive Cheeky Monster.

Monsters, monsters, here and there.
But where is Cheeky Monster? Where?
Giggle, dance, bounce and wriggle with ALL the monsters – except the Cheeky Monster you’re looking for – in this super-fun read-aloud story.

  • Published: 27 February 2024
  • ISBN: 9781761341984
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $19.99

About the authors

Mike Lucas

Mike Lucas is an author of picture books and young adult novels. His YA fiction has been shortlisted for the Readings Book Prize, CBCA Book of the Year Awards and the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards. His picture book Where is Cheeky Monster? won the 2025 Speech Pathology Award for children from birth to 3 years. Mike presents writing and poetry workshops at schools, owns a bookshop in Blackwood, South Australia, and works as a full-time engineer. He has very little time to sleep, but often thinks up a poem or two while he does.

Heidi McKinnon

Heidi McKinnon is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator who lives in sunny Melbourne, Australia. With a background in art and design, Heidi creates books that are colourful, fun and filled with humour. Her books have been published around the world and have received numerous nominations.

Praise for Where is Cheeky Monster?

It is such a joy to read a book for very young children that you know will bring smiles and laughter . . . This delightful book with its vibrant and striking illustrations will be a popular read and a wonderful addition to a home, kindy or school library. A perfect gift for a new baby, toddler or the cheeky monster in your life!

Kathryn Beilby, ReadPlus

Awards & recognition

Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year

Shortlisted  •  2025  •  Birth to three years

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