Books Like I'm Coming to Get You!
Families who loved I'm Coming to Get You! by Tony Ross often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved I'm Coming to Get You! by Tony Ross often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is gripped by a fear of the 'monster under the bed' or seems overwhelmed by the vastness of the dark. While many books try to convince children that monsters aren't real, Tony Ross takes a more empowering approach by validating the fear and then completely dismantling the monster's power through a brilliant shift in perspective. The story follows a terrifying, planet-eating beast as it travels through the galaxy to find a little boy named Tommy. As the monster approaches Earth, the tension builds, creating a safe space for children to confront their anxieties. However, the final reveal provides a profound 'aha' moment that turns a scary giant into something remarkably small and harmless. It is an excellent choice for children aged 3 to 7 who are navigating nighttime anxiety, as it uses absurdist humor to prove that things are not always as big or as scary as they seem in our imaginations.
