Dave Ross is an artist, author and educator whose every career move has involved kids. First published in 1975, his bibliography includes 39 titles. Dave's most recent book, T'Bugs, is a science fiction chapter book for young readers. [Tom Lemery is co-author]. It was released in 2017. In 1981, Dave and his wife Kathleen founded Helping Hands School in Clifton Park, NY. They ran this preschool for special needs children for 30 years, retiring in 2010. The school is still open and serves hundreds of children and their families in Saratoga County.
This book is a must read for any kid that thinks something is lurking under their bed. I slept many nights with the sheets pulled over my head as this was the last resort way to prevent a monster attack (if the peanut butter on the floor didn't stop them first)
It's too bad this is out of print, but if you find it online used, get it! I still have my copy and read it to kids that visit.