£8.99
Sometimes the biggest monsters aren’t under the bed. Sometimes, they’re inside us. When a little monster makes you feel sad, shy or worried, it can seem enormous. But with Mum’s hugs and Dad’s songs, one child discovers that his own monster can become a friend. A gentle, reassuring picture book that helps children embrace difficult emotions. Sometimes, all the monster inside us really needs is a little love.
There’s a Monster Inside Me encourages children to discover that even the most overwhelming feelings can be transformed. Through gentle, rhythmic verses, the story brings an inner monster to life, helping children to understand emotions, which can sometimes feel too big to handle. As the child journeys alongside their monster, they learn that it is not something to be feared or disowned, but something that can be understood, accepted, and even befriended.
The story sets out to create a shared space for children and their parents or caregivers to explore difficult feelings together. Rather than offering easy solutions, the book encourages conversation and connection.
Unlike traditional stories where monsters need to be defeated, the book’s central message is that the inner ‘monster’ born from fear, shame, or self-doubt can be transformed through love, acceptance or having someone safe to talk to.
Children can begin to understand their ‘monster’ and move from an unnamed frightening inner experience towards something that can be represented in words and pictures and therefore shared with another person.
This reassuring and empowering story encourages children to embrace their feelings with curiosity, compassion and confidence.
There’s a Monster Inside Me aligns closely with Key Stage 1 learning objectives and contributes to children’s personal development, emotional literacy and wellbeing.
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