Beware, Beware

A parent should reach for this book when their imaginative child begins expressing new fears, especially of the dark or of being alone. This story validates the big feelings that can arise when a child's creativity turns shadows into monsters. In the book, a curious girl bravely steps out of her cozy kitchen to explore the wintery woods at twilight. Her adventure soon becomes overwhelming as her imagination transforms the trees and sounds into frightening creatures, sending her running back to the safety of her mother's embrace. It's a perfect story for preschoolers and early elementary kids that gently normalizes fear, celebrates curiosity, and ultimately reinforces the comforting security of home and a parent's love.