Books like Scary night visitors by Irene Wineman Marcus
In this children’s picture book, a young boy named Davey is haunted by scary nighttime visitors that terrify him. As the story unfolds, he realizes these visitors are not supernatural creatures but personifications of his own unacceptable, angry feelings toward his little sister. This revelation gives Davey a healthy outlet for his emotions and helps him confront and cope with his anger in a constructive way.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Irene Wineman Marcus
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