Books Like What Are Monsters Afraid Of?
Families who loved What Are Monsters Afraid Of? by Carmen Parets Luque 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 What Are Monsters Afraid Of? by Carmen Parets Luque often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their child is experiencing a phase of nighttime anxiety, specifically fears of things lurking in the dark or under the bed. It serves as a gentle, humorous tool to dismantle the 'scary' reputation of monsters by revealing their own silly insecurities and phobias. The book humanizes common childhood monsters by showing that they are afraid of the same things children are, such as spiders, heights, or even the dark itself. By flipping the script on fear, it helps children between 3 and 6 years old develop a sense of empowerment. Parents will appreciate how it uses humor to neutralize anxiety, making it an excellent choice for a calming bedtime routine that encourages a shift from worry to laughter.
