In "The Lima Bean Monster" by Dan Yaccarino, a young boy discovers a mysterious lima bean in his garden that grows into a gigantic monster when watered. Initially thrilled, he soon realizes that the monstrous size becomes a problem as it wreaks havoc around town. The boy learns valuable lessons about responsibility, friendship, and the importance of caring for the things we create. As he comes to understand the consequences of his actions, he must find a way to handle the situation and restore order while embracing the unique bond he's formed with his unlikely giant companion. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by Walker & Company .

Adam McCauley has illustrated for magazines, records, and books. He lives in Northern California. This is his first children's book. Dan Yaccarino is the author and illustrator of Unlovable and The Birthday Fish . He has illustrated many books for children, including Zoom! Zoom! Zoom! I'm Off to the Moon! and is the creator and producer of the animated series Oswald .