Book Series · 2 Books

There's a Nightmare in My Closet Books

In order from There's a Nightmare in My Closet to There's an Alligator Under My Bed.

The There's a Nightmare in My Closet series is a set of 2 picture books by Mercer Mayer, published between 1968 and 1987. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1797

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1968

There's a Nightmare in My Closet

By Mercer Mayer

A nightmare escapes the closet. Can comfort turn fear into friendship?

32 pages· 153 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

3.8/7 Bookroo

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Hardcover

Summary: A child faces a nightly visitor—a nightmare that refuses to stay in the closet. Instead of fear, the child offers comfort, transforming a scary encounter into an unexpected friendship. Can this bedtime routine change how we see our fears? Discover how a simple act of kindness can turn darkness into light in this timeless tale that has soothed generations of children.

The complete set

There's a Nightmare in My Closet Series

2 books · Published 1968–1987

Series

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$1797

There's a Nightmare in My Closet

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1968

A nightmare escapes the closet. Can comfort turn fear into friendship?

Series

Sale price

$1799

There's an Alligator Under My Bed

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987

An alligator lurks under the bed. Can a midnight snack save the night?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the There's a Nightmare in My Closet series?

There are 2 books in the There's a Nightmare in My Closet series. It began with There's a Nightmare in My Closet in 1968, and the newest book, There's an Alligator Under My Bed, was published in 1987.