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Outlandish Books for Outlandish Parents

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Looking for Something Different?

Perhaps you are a parent searching for a different type of book to read to your children? Or a teacher hoping to add a few scarier stories to your classroom? Do you dislike the dull and sappy stories available? Are they too sweet for your tastes? Do you prefer something with a darker sense of humor? Something occasionally morbid or a bit delightfully frightening? If so, you are in luck! There is a burgeoning market for outlandish books for outlandish parents, creating stories with slightly twisted yet humorous plots that should cater to the slightly twisted individual.

The cover to Bruce Eric Kaplan's Monsters Eat Whiny Children is illustrated to the left. Visit his author page at Simon & Schuster here.

How to Pick and Choose

Don't give your child a heart attack, in other words

Every parent knows what's best for their child, or at least that is what we childless folk tell ourselves to make the world seem like a better place. This collection of books that I've set up contains a varying degree of morbid humor and frightening visuals that every parent should be able to accurately judge in regard to its suitability for their children. Strangely, I've encountered a few children with absolutely no sense of correct fear. They laugh at monsters but scream at the thought of taking a bath, so pursue these literary gems with your own caution.

*Illustration on the right by Popcorn Thomas

Monsters and Zombies Oh My!

Clearly, this generation has a fascination with the ghoulish and undead, so what better way to sate their appetite with a handful of monstrous tales aimed to please?
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Oddities and Classics

If you haven't read the original tales by the Grimm Brothers, you are missing out on loads of creepiness.
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Want to Read These Stories to Your Kids? Check This Out First:

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Read and Snack - by Popcorn Thomas

*Illustration by Popcorn Thomas

Amusing Books for Parents

Sometimes, at the end of a tiring day, you as a parent do not have the patience to deal with your children. I get that. Here is a collection of humorous books that might relieve some of that stress.
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Are You an Outlandish Parent?

If you love the list, or have additional comments, leave them here!

  • MiddleSister Feb 27, 2012 @ 8:35 pm | delete
    Pretty fun stuff. I would have loved it as a kid.
  • emmalarkins Feb 16, 2012 @ 10:08 pm | delete
    Love, love, love this list! I haven't heard of most of these books yet, but I'd definitely pick them up in a heartbeat. I love the offbeat sense of humor, and I imagine it's an important thing to have for parents!
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