My Monster and Me

Written by Nadiya Hussain · Illustrated by Ella Bailey

A boy's invisible worry monster shadows him. Can he find peace?

4.0 Goodreads · 739 ratings

32 pages· 403 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD480L

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy is shadowed by an ever-present worry monster, affecting his daily life and playtime with friends. As anxiety looms, he must find a way to confront and overcome his fears. This heartfelt tale offers a gentle exploration of childhood anxiety, encouraging open conversations and understanding. Will he learn to silence the monster and find peace?

From the publisher

From the winner of The Great British Baking Show and star of Nadiya’s Time to Eat comes a heartfelt story to help give children and parents the tools they need to talk about worries and anxiety. A touching story about a little boy whose worry monster follows him everywhere he goes. It’s there when he gets dressed, when he wants to play with his toys, and even when his friends come over to visit. How can he escape his worries? Having struggled with anxiety for as long as she can remember, Nadiya Hussain has written this heartfelt story to ensure that no child suffers in silence–no matter what shape their worry monster may take.

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