About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts expressing a curiosity about scary things but still needs the safety of a shared lap and a lighthearted touch. It is perfect for those 'dark and stormy nights' when a child wants to test their bravery in a controlled, imaginative environment. This collection brings together a diverse range of stories and poems featuring traditional monsters, ghosts, and witches, but with a playful wink that prevents the chills from becoming true nightmares. While the book touches on themes of fear and the unknown, it prioritizes wonder and humor, making it an excellent bridge for 7 to 11 year olds transitioning into more complex folklore. Parents will appreciate the literary quality of the selections, which build vocabulary and introduce classic tropes of the supernatural. It is a tool for building emotional resilience, showing children that even the things that go 'bump' in the night can be handled with a little courage and a sense of fun.
