Thomas the Monster

About the Book

This is the story of Thomas; a shy, friendly monster with a heart of gold. His story is told by a young girl who wishes to make friends with this gentle giant. She knows that even though Thomas might look scary at first, if you gave him a chance, you would see how loving and kind of a creature he really is.

This story teaches us to never judge a book by its cover and to always live life with an open mind and loving heart…

About the Author

Thomas the Monster Written and Illustrated by Nikki and Naiya Newton Thomas the Monster is Naiya’s imaginary friend who lives up in her favorite tree. It was such a remarkable moment when Naiya first told us of her imaginary playmate because two years ago, when she was diagnosed with Autism, Naiya was in a world of her own, withdrawn and distant from us. She has made amazing progress in such a short amount of time and is our proof that miracles really do happen. She has fought hard to overcome many battles that children with this mysterious disorder face on a daily basis, yet even during her worst, she always wore an enchanting smile. She has taught us to embrace life and appreciate all of its magic, beauty and wonder. She lives life with a free spirit, wonderful imagination and a pure, happy heart.