About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their child is feeling anxious about new sounds at night, sleeping in a new place like a camping trip, or is generally wrestling with fears of imaginary monsters. Rosie is camping with her family when the spooky stories her grandpa told her about the mythical Bunyip come to life in her imagination. Hearing strange noises outside her tent, she musters her courage to investigate. The story gently walks a child through the process of facing a fear, discovering that the scary unknown is often something familiar and harmless. It's a reassuring and empowering tale for early elementary readers, perfect for normalizing nighttime anxieties and showing how curiosity can conquer fear.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The central theme is fear of an imaginary monster. The approach is metaphorical; the "monster" is a projection of anxiety onto the unknown. The resolution is entirely hopeful and demystifying, as the source of fear is revealed to be harmless and friendly. The story is secular but rooted in Australian folklore, which may be new to some readers.
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