Mahoney, Daniel J.

Patrick worries that he won't be scary enough on his first day in Monstergarten, but his parents keep telling him to just be himself.

Three friends feel guilty about going to story hour at the library instead of doing what their parents told them to do.

When four friends decide to build the perfect clubhouse, they quickly discover that each has a different idea about what is perfect.

Feeling that he is not ready to start monster kindergarten, Patrick practices roaring, sneaking up on people, and baring his teeth despite his parents' reassurances that he need only be himself in school.

Jack does not always appreciate his little sister's assistance, but comes to understand why she likes helping when she needs an extra set of paws to build her entry in the Shady Woods Snowman Contest.