Gorilla! Gorilla!

A parent should reach for this book when their child is wrestling with nighttime fears or a vivid imagination that conjures up monsters. It's a perfect tool for turning anxiety into a shared giggle. The story follows a little mouse who is terrified of a gorilla he sees outside his window. He frantically tries to warn his mother, but she calmly and repeatedly misunderstands, assuming he's talking about his little toy gorilla. The humor builds from this miscommunication, culminating in a gentle, funny twist. This book brilliantly addresses the fear of the unknown while wrapping it in layers of comedy and parental love. Appropriate for ages 3 to 7, its charm lies in validating the child's fear while simultaneously showing how things are not always as scary as they seem. It's a wonderful choice for parents who want a lighthearted way to open a conversation about fears without being didactic, ending with a comforting and silly resolution that will leave everyone smiling.