What Monster?

A parent might reach for this book when their child is struggling with bedtime fears or a new worry about monsters in their room. "What Monster?" follows a girl named Izzy who is absolutely convinced a monster is living under her bed. While her family tries to reassure her, Izzy decides to take matters into her own hands, leading to a hilarious investigation full of creative traps and funny mishaps. Written and illustrated in Liz Pichon's signature doodle-heavy style, the book reframes fear as a mystery to be solved with creativity and courage. For children aged 7-10, this is a perfect transitional chapter book that uses humor to defuse anxiety. It validates a child's feelings of being scared and misunderstood, while modeling a proactive, brave, and ultimately very funny way to confront what's worrying them. It's an excellent choice for showing kids that sometimes the scariest things are just a product of our powerful imaginations.