[ Sanders / The Monty Series ]


M. T. Sanders has written a number of books for young readers featuring Monty the Newfoundland. Most are illustrated by Zoe Saunders; two are illustrated by Rebecca Sharp. All books are listed on this one page, in chronological order, with the publisher's blurb; click the cover images to go to Amazon.com's M. T. Sanders page, or click here to find these books at Big Gentle Dogs.
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I'm Not a Pandacow (2017)

A delightful story about Monty a huge Newfoundland puppy and his journey to find out what he is. But will asking the other dogs he meets on his travels give him the answers he wants?

4 - 10 years






Monty and the Slobbernosserus (2017)

When Monty was asked to look after his new sister how hard could it be? An open gate and a fleeing mailman was just the invitation she needed. Now it was up to Monty to save the day before they both ended up in deep trouble. So, watch out everyone it's time to run ...for your raincoats.

5 - 8 years






Monty and the Poppit Dragon (2018)

Monty, Cookie and the spangles are off on their holidays to sunny Pembrokeshire and the beautiful beach at Poppit Sands. In a cave they meet a new friend, the Poppit Dragon, who is sad because she can't fly. Can Monty and the gang save the day? A funny, sometimes moving, and ultimately uplifting story for children.

3 - 10 years






Monty and Friends Save Christmas (2018)

When Santa visits Monty's house, things don't quite go to plan. Cookie has managed to scare the reindeers away and they are nowhere to be seen. Children around the world are waiting, but who will pull the sleigh? It's going to take a massive effort to save Christmas... and time is running out. A magical festive story of friendship and overcoming the odds.

5 - 11 years






Monty and the Ocean Rescue: A Plastic Disaster (2019)

Monty, Cookie and the spangles are back at the beach. When Cookie sees a splash in the water her newfydoof instinct to rescue takes over and she immediately heads out to help. What follows is an adventure that could turn out to be their biggest, and most difficult so far.

5 - 10 years









Monty And Friends African Adventure: The Mission To Save Kaluwa (2020)

Now famous after their ocean rescue, Monty, Cookie and the spangles were looking forward to a well-earned rest. But when a letter arrives from Africa they need to act fast. Kaluwa a baby Elephant is being held captive and what follows is a race against time to rescue her. But will they be too late?

3 - 12 years






Monty and the Land of the Dinodogs (2020)

Monty and Cookie are back in a brand-new adventure. While out in the woods Monty and Cookie stumble upon a strange machine, untouched for years. What follows is a monstrous adventure that will take them back to a time long long ago. Hold on tight because the excitement has just begun. We're off to a world undiscovered for thousands of years... Welcome to the Land of the Dinodogs!

5 - 12 years







Life Acccording to Monty Dogge (2021)

This installment in the series is a bit different, offering a real-life view of, well, real life from Monty's perspective.

"When Monty the Newfoundland puppy arrived at his new home, it's fair to say he immediately created a big impression. At seven weeks old, he was almost the same size as the rest of his canine family, the three Cocker Spaniels Molly, Poppy and Bailey.

For Monty's 'hoomans', who were experiencing life with a giant breed for the first time, everything was about to change. In what seemed like the blink of an eye, he went from cute fluffy puppy to hormone-fuelled hooligan. Every day brought a new - and often chaotic - escapade.

It was at this point, back in 2011, that hooman Dad Mark decided to document Monty's life in a Facebook blog.

This wasn't just a normal blog, though; this was Monty's world through his eyes.

This was life according to Monty Dogge."





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