Monsters Are Silly

Name: Monsters Are Silly
ISBN: 9798644534210

For the child who's a little wary of things that go bump in the night, this book turns scary monsters into laugh-out-loud silly characters.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child's growing imagination starts creating scary monsters in the shadows of their bedroom. 'Monsters Are Silly' directly addresses nighttime fears by introducing classic spooky scenarios, like a noise in the closet or a shape under the bed, and then immediately revealing the cause to be a goofy monster doing something completely ridiculous. This humorous approach helps children ages 3 to 7 reframe their anxious thoughts, empowering them to see the funny side of fear. It’s not about ignoring scary feelings, but about transforming them through creativity and laughter, making it a gentle and effective tool for anxious bedtimes.

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What Parents Should Know

Scary ScenesMild

Initial setups might seem spooky before the silly reveal. The fear is immediately defused with humor.

Sensitive Topics

The book's primary theme is fear and anxiety in young children. The approach is metaphorical, using monsters to represent nighttime fears. The treatment is entirely secular and humor-based. The resolution is consistently hopeful and empowering, giving the child a cognitive tool (reframing) to manage their fears.