About This Book
Reach for this book when the lights go out and your child starts hearing monsters in the walls or giants in the hallway. It is a perfect tool for de-escalating nighttime anxiety by transforming scary, unknown sounds into a playful game of 'what if.' The story follows a young boy who hears mysterious noises in the night. Rather than succumbing to fear, he uses his imagination to conjure up increasingly absurd and hilarious explanations for the bumps and thumps. With rhythmic, bouncy text and whimsical illustrations, it validates a child's sensory experiences while teaching them how to use humor as a shield against worry. It is a comforting, lighthearted choice for children ages 4 to 8 who struggle with the transition to sleep.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book addresses childhood fear of the dark and auditory hallucinations (misinterpreting common house sounds). The approach is secular and metaphorical, using humor to neutralize fear. The resolution is hopeful and grounded in safety.
