Books Like There's a Monster Under My Bed
Families who loved There's a Monster Under My Bed by James Howe 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 There's a Monster Under My Bed by James Howe 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 suddenly convinced that the shadows in the corner or the creaks under the floorboards are something sinister. It is an ideal choice for the preschooler or early elementary student who struggles with the transition to lights-out and needs a way to externalize and eventually dismantle their nighttime anxieties. Simon is a young boy who is certain a monster lives under his bed, and he can even hear it breathing. Through a relatable internal monologue, the story explores how our imaginations can run wild in the dark. It is a gentle, humorous look at childhood fears that validates a child's feelings while providing a lighthearted resolution. Parents will appreciate how it uses humor to shrink big fears down to a manageable size, making it a perfect tool for opening a conversation about what is real versus what is imagined.
