What If
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1999

What If

Written by Frances Thomas · Illustrated by Ross Collins

A little monster's fears are calmed by soothing bedtime stories.

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32 pages
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Little Monster wakes from a nightmare, filled with fears about losing his mother and other dangers. As his mind races with 'what ifs,' Mother Monster offers comforting tales to ease his worries. Can her stories help him find peace and drift back to sleep? This beautifully illustrated tale explores the power of imagination and reassurance in overcoming nighttime fears.

From the publisher

When Little Monster has a bad dream, he wakes up full of questions. What if his mother isn’t there when he wakes up tomorrow? What if the house catches on fire? But then Mother suggests some pleasant “what if’s”, and little Monster can safely go back to sleep. This brilliantly illustrated picture book is a wonderful new choice for parents to use with children who have nighttime fears.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about feelings and emotionsBooks about imaginationBooks about monstersBooks about familyBooks about social themes
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Book details

Publication
Published
June 30, 1999
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780786804825

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