About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts lingering at the bedroom door or claiming they heard a scary sound in the hallway. It is a perfect tool for de-escalating the high-alert state that many children enter after the lights go out, offering a way to pivot from panic to curiosity. The story follows sibling cats Edward and Elizabeth who are absolutely certain they heard a robber in the night, only to discover that their imaginations were the only things at work. While the book acknowledges the very real feeling of nighttime anxiety, it uses humor and a gentle mystery to show that most 'scary' sounds have perfectly ordinary explanations. This makes it an ideal choice for preschoolers and early elementary students who are transitioning into bigger-bed independence. By normalizing the fear of the dark and then resolving it with a giggle, it helps children reclaim their sense of safety in their own rooms.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the fear of home invasion in a very metaphorical and child-safe way. It is entirely secular and the resolution is hopeful and grounded in reality. The 'threat' is never real, ensuring the child's world remains safe.
