This manual provides suggestions for materials and projects to carry out a summer reading program for children based on a monster theme. The planning process outlined may be used as a "how-to" guide for developing summer reading programs on other themes as well. In addition to general guidelines, the manual provides information on the following aspects of a reading program: setting goals and objectives; a program schedule and checklist; planning; registration requirements; reading records; promoting the program; bulletin board suggestions with examples; activities and special events; incentives along the way; and evaluation of the program. Sample ideas for illustrations and masters suitable for reproduction are included. Two annotated bibliographies are also included, one listing reference books for the program planner and the other suggesting monster-related readings for children. (THC)