Forgotten Children's Book (1980s)

[kelbardi]

I wonder if anyone here can recall a series of books about a large purple monster? I read them in infants school (probably around age 4 or 5, maybe 6). This was in the UK in the 80s.
For the life of me I can't remember what the series or the monster were called. I don't even know if they're still published, but it's annoying me. I think in one book he possibly had trouble getting into a house because he was so big?

Not Barbapapa, and not the one eyed, one horned flying purple people eater.

Any ideas?

[hannabella]

it is Monster looks for a house by Ellen Blance and Ann Cook and Quentin Blake drew the picture type it in google theres a picture of it.
x

[superhanmar]

Cant believe it! Myself and my partner have been trying to find out about the boy and the purple monster for the last few years. No one seems to know what we're on about. Its nice to know we havent gone mad and making it up lol!
Please let me know if you find out what the books were called-I loved them.

[bbatts]

Hello, Superhanmar and Kelbardi:

I believe you're referring to the series of books about a giant purple monster (aptly named Monster) by Ellen Blance. I read these books as a child; they were wonderful books. Some of the titles are as follows:

Monster Goes To The Museum
Lady Monster Has A Plan
Monster On The Bus
Monster Comes To The City

They seem to be out of print--I believe they were written in the 70's. I have seen a few on Amazon, however. (Isn't the internet great?) Hope this helps!

Best,
Betsy