The Barefoot Book of Monsters - Hardcover, Children Book. Available from Toys 2 Go.Inspired by folktales around the world, from the mountains of Nepal to the plains of North America, The Barefoot Book of Monsters! brings readers face-to-face with deliciously terrifying creatures including an abominable snowman, a feathered ogre and a hungry water monster. A high interest topic for reluctant readers as well as for children who devour books, Monsters features stories from Native America, Australia, Nepal and South Africa. Masterfully written by Fran Parnell and illustrated in Sophie Fatus’ uniquely quirky style, this book is essential reading for any child who wants the thrill of meeting some of the world’s outlandish creatures and living to tell the tale! Made by Barefoot Books in China.