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Description
A boy is afraid there is a monster under his bed, until he meets a monster who is afraid there is a boy above his bed.
Quick Summary
This is a super cute picture book that flips the classic "monster under the bed" fear on its head. What makes it memorable is that the boy under the bed and the monster above it are BOTH scared of each other and once they figure that out, they become friends. It's short enough for early readers to tackle on their own (around 800 words), but the humor and sweet message also make it perfect for reading aloud at bedtime. Kids who love funny books about friendship, or who have ever been afraid of the dark, will get a kick out of this one. There's nothing too scary here just gentle humor and a reassuring message that sometimes the things we worry about are just as worried about us. If your kid likes this, they'd probably also enjoy "There's a Nightmare in My Closet" by Mercer Mayer, which takes a similarly funny look at childhood fears.