How to Comfort a Monster

By Jesper Cederstrand, Clara Dackenberg (Illustrator), B.J. Woodstein (Translator)

A child faces a giant crying monster. Can comfort be found?

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32 pages

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A child awakens to a mysterious noise and discovers a giant, weeping monster outside his door. Despite the monster's overwhelming size and tears, the child attempts to offer solace. As they navigate the challenges of comfort, the monster reveals that the child's presence is enough. Together, they embark on a heartwarming game of hide and seek, exploring the power of companionship and understanding in the face of big emotions. Will their bond be enough to soothe the monster's sorrow?

From the publisher

A child wakes up ready to play, but this morning he hears a strange noise coming from outside his bedroom. On the other side of the door is a giant crying monster. The child tries to offer comfort. The child’s arms won’t fit around the monster for a hug. The child’s hand disappears in the monster’s giant paw. The child’s hanky is drenched by the monster’s huge tears. But eventually the monster settles and tells the child that his company is enough. Then they play a game of hide and seek. How to Comfort a Monster explores big emotions, the challenges of comforting someone through them and the importance of being there for people (and monsters) even when the tears seem like they’ll never end.

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