Last Updated: November 1, 2026
A Monster Ate My Sneakers! Now what do I do?
Yo, it’s me — Dewey.
I woke up ready to ball, run, jump… and my sneakers were gone.
Not under the bed.
Not by the door.
A monster ate them.
Now what?
I don’t freeze.
I don’t quit.
I give it 110% and keep moving.
Here’s what I do:
1. Move anyway
2. Check the spots
3. Tell my people
4. Turn it into the story
Move anyway.
Backup pair, old pair, or just get outside.
Missing sneakers doesn’t cancel the day.
Bodies are built to play. So I play.
Check the spots
Under the bed.
Toy chest.
Laundry basket.
Car.
Maybe dads will fit.
Sometimes the monster leaves a clue.
Sometimes they just got lost.
Either way — I look.
Tell my people
Mom, Dad, the toy chest crew.
I can’t figure it out alone.
Teamwork is part of the 110%.
That’s the adventure in A Monster Ate My Sneakers.
Turn it into a story.
That’s exactly what happened in Doesville.
Sneakers vanished.
The whole town went quiet.
Me and my friends (plus a couple special pairs) went looking.
Keep the energy high.
I make it a game.
I race.
I play barefoot in the yard for a minute.
The monster doesn’t get the win.
I do — when I stay active.
Life is a sport.
Play it to your fullest — even when the sneakers disappear.
Got your own “monster ate my…” moment?
Drop it with #AMonsterAteMySneakers.
And if you want the full story, the book is waiting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'A Monster Ate My Sneakers' based on a true story?
Yes. The book is inspired by a true story. Dewey’s adventure of tracking down the missing sneakers so the kids of Doesville can get back to playing is rooted in real moments of kids losing gear, wanting to stay active, and figuring out how to keep going anyway. The monster part is pure fun — the heart of the story is 100% real.
What should I actually do if my kid’s sneakers disappear?
Do exactly what Dewey does: stay calm, keep moving, and turn it into a mini adventure. Check the usual spots together (under the bed, toy chest, car, laundry), involve the whole family or friend group, and don’t let missing shoes cancel the day. Backup pairs, old pairs, or even a short barefoot backyard session all count. The goal is the same as in the book — get back to playing and give it 110%.
Who is this book (and this blog) for?
It’s for kids roughly 6–12 who love sports, play, and stories with a little mystery, plus the parents and families who want to encourage movement, resilience, and fun. The blog version is written so both kids and grown-ups can read it and walk away with the same simple message: when something unexpected happens, don’t freeze — keep moving and make it a game.
