Books like Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed by Barbara Park
After hearing from a classmate at kindergarten that people have monsters under their beds, Junie B. Jones is afraid to go to sleep that night. However, she decides to face her fears and find out if the monster is really there. It turns out to be a teddy bear that got stuck under her bed. The book explores the theme of fear and the importance of facing one's fears.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Barbara Park
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