About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with nighttime anxiety, bad dreams, or the transition to sleeping in their own room. While many stories dismiss fears as imaginary, this graphic novel validates a child's feelings by personifying the nightmare as something that can be confronted through teamwork and bravery. It is a gentle yet empowering tool for children ages 6 to 9 who are ready to move from being protected to becoming protectors. The story follows Tiger and her secret best friend, Monster, who lives under her bed and eats her bad dreams. When a nightmare appears that is too big for Monster to handle alone, Tiger must step up to help her friend. Through stunning watercolor illustrations, the book explores themes of mutual support and the idea that even the scary things under the bed can be our strongest allies. It is an ideal choice for normalizing nighttime worries while providing a sense of agency to the young reader.
