Monsters are very important cultural touchstones. They are malleable tools that teach readers a wide range of things. Through imaginative use and creative liberties, monsters become very effective tools for teaching children lessons about the world, from unspoken mores to critical values. In The Dinglehopper Blueberry Belly-Button Snooter by Chris Cochrane, a quirky and exciting story that follows siblings Olivia and Caroline, the eponymous wacky monster is critical to the tale’s narrative about acceptance and non-discrimination...