About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is fascinated by spooky things but needs a model for feeling scared and acting bravely anyway. It tells the story of a boastful tailor who accepts a duke's challenge to sew a pair of trousers in a haunted churchyard at midnight. As he works, a terrifying monster begins to assemble itself from a nearby grave, piece by piece. This classic folktale is a masterful lesson in perseverance and courage under pressure. For ages 5 and up, its rhythmic, repetitive text and suspenseful illustrations make for a thrilling read-aloud that shows children bravery isn't the absence of fear, but the ability to keep going despite it.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The story's setting in a graveyard deals with the concept of death metaphorically through the spooky, supernatural lens of a folktale. The monster rising from a grave is the central element. The approach is entirely secular and fantastical, not a commentary on grief or loss. The resolution is triumphant and hopeful, with the protagonist succeeding through his own wit and perseverance.
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