Books like Wanda's Monster by Eileen Spinelli
When a trembling night in her bedroom turns into a real scare, young Wanda suspects that a monster lurks in her closet. Following her grandmotherβs advice, she shifts her perspective and examines the creature from its own point of view. Through curiosity and compassion, Wanda discovers that the monster is not as frightening as she imagined, and that sometimes the best way to confront a fear is to look beyond it. This gentle tale illustrates how talking to a grandmother and embracing a different outlook can transform a childβs anxieties into something hopeful.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Eileen Spinelli
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