About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a major school milestone and expressing 'what if' fears about their new teacher, principal, or classmates. Whether it is the night before first grade or a mid-year switch to a new school, these stories provide a safe outlet for the runaway imagination that often fuels childhood anxiety. The collection follows a young boy named Hubie who imagines his school staff as literal monsters, fire-breathing dragons, and green-skinned aliens before finally meeting the very normal humans underneath the myths. Written for the 6 to 9 age range, these stories use absurdist humor to bridge the gap between a child's internal fears and reality. By leaning into the most ridiculous versions of their worries, children can laugh at the 'monsters' while feeling validated that everyone is a little nervous about the unknown. Parents will appreciate how it de-escalates school-related stress through playfulness rather than dismissive logic, making it a perfect tool for opening conversations about what they expect their own new classroom to be like.
