Books Like Thirteen O'Clock
Families who loved Thirteen O'Clock by James Stimson 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 Thirteen O'Clock by James Stimson 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 starts expressing anxiety about the shadows in their room or the strange creaks of a quiet house at night. It is a perfect choice for children who need to reclaim their sense of agency over nighttime fears through humor and imagination. The story follows a young girl who discovers that when the clock strikes a magical thirteenth hour, her home fills with a cast of eccentric, bumbling monsters looking for a midnight snack. While the premise of monsters under the bed can be daunting, this book uses rhyming verse and whimsical illustrations to strip away the terror, replacing it with curiosity and playfulness. It is ideally suited for children ages 4 to 8, providing a safe space to discuss the boundary between what is real and what is imagined. Parents will appreciate how the protagonist remains calm and observant, modeling bravery as she navigates her spooky but silly guests.
