There's a Nightmare in My Closet by Mercer Mayer

Appropriate Age Range: 4-8 years

What this book is all about:

The child in the book fears there is a monster in his closet. It turns out it isn't actually a scary monster after all, just a new friend looking for a place to sleep.

Why you might want to read it:

This story focuses on a fear many children have...that there's a monster in the closet!

3 questions for you to ask your children after reading it:

  1. Do you have any worries as you fall asleep?

  2. The main character prepares his room for bedtime. Do you have a bedtime routine?

  3. The monster in the book isn't scary after all. He's just looking for a place to sleep! Could one of your nighttime worries turn out not to be scary after all?

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