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:
Do you have any worries as you fall asleep?
The main character prepares his room for bedtime. Do you have a bedtime routine?
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?