Have you ever wondered what monsters might be afraid of?Ghosts, witches, vampires, mummies, skeletons and many more monsters reveal their best-kept secrets on the pages of this tale. Read their story to find out about their monstrously funny fears and discover that deep down, these monsters, rather than being scary, will actually make us laugh out loud and will pull at our heartstrings.

When Marie brings the moon into her bedroom, it scares away the monsters who have tormented her but also causes problems which only the village cats can help solve.

From Alina Tysoe, the creator of the smash-hit webcomic "What's Up Beanie?" comes a hilarious bedtime picture book about what it means to show bravery in the face of the creatures that go bump in the night! Emi is not scared of monsters. Definitely not. Not even a teeny bit. In fact, Emi is so not scared that tonight she has a plan to catch a monster herself. She and her puppy side-kick, Cookie, have set a trap and are, very bravely, hiding in wait under the covers. But, when Cookie chases her runaway ball into the dangerous dark of the house, Emi must face her fears as this monster hunt turns into a rescue mission!

Monsters are more than things that go bump in the night... Monsters are lurking in the woods, beneath the waves, and within our favorite books, films, and games--and there are good reasons why they appear so often. Monsters are manifestations of our fears and symbols of our society--not to mention they're a lot of fun--but each should serve a purpose and enhance the themes and tension in your fiction. In Writing Monsters, best-selling author Philip Athans uses classic examples from books, films, and the world around us to explore what makes monsters memorable--and terrifying. You'll learn what monsters can (and should) represent in your story and how to create monsters from the ground up. Writing Monsters includes: • In-depth discussions of where monsters come from, what they symbolize, and how to best portray them in fiction • Informative overviews of famous monsters, archetypes, and legendary creatures • A Monster Creation Form to help you create your monster from scratch • An annotated version of H.P. Lovecraft's chilling story "The Unnamable" Whether you write fantasy, science fiction, or horror, your vampires, ghouls, aliens, and trolls need to be both compelling and meaningful. With Writing Monsters, you can craft creatures that will wreak havoc in your stories and haunt your readers' imaginations--and nightmares.

Is your toddler afraid of monsters in the dark? Countless bedtimes have been ruined by a suspect fuzzy beast under the bed, a hideous rhinoceros in the closet, a phalanx of flesh-eating roaches slowly making their way across the ceiling, and the pinnacle of all fears: THE CLOSET MONSTER. Monsters Are Not Real is a humorous picture book about a little girl who is afraid of monsters. She imagines that the scary creatures lurk around every corner and hide in different parts of the house. A funny coincidence with her dad and big brother in the kitchen shows her that monsters are, in fact, not real. This book is a great tool for parents to help overcome children's fear of the dark in a fun and light way. It is also a perfect story for kids who have trouble sleeping at night because they are afraid of monsters. Get it NOW and help your kids to sleep well at night.

On Halloween night Elmo searches for a very scary costume to wear.

Even Monsters Get Scared*******************************Once I told my monster a secret I had, I'm afraid of the dark, it makes me quite sad. The shadows and sounds scare me a lot, Was that an alien? I hope it was not

For generations, people have been afraid of monsters and things that they don't understand. "Monsters Aren't Scary" was created to help children overcome their fears and realize that the even those things that they are afraid of, aren't so scary.This book was written for BJ's 5 year old son who was having severe nightmares, daily. Nothing seemed to help. One night, BJ woke up from a dream and immediately starting jotting down ideas that would eventually be the first draft of this book. Within days of reading this "draft" to his son, the nightmares stopped and instead that little boy giggled and begged to hear more and more about these AMAZING monster's and all of their adventures. The nightmares never returned. "Monsters Aren't Scary" captivates the attention of all readers, while giving guidance to those who may need help learning to deal with the fear of darkness and the unknown. It honors a message of acceptance, hope and humanity. It speaks to the core of us all, and simplifies the meaning behind true tolerance. This book is a key instrument in guiding conversations that help parents understand how to alleviate fear of the unknown. The clear message of acceptance, hope, and humanity flow throughout each page; while modeling how to pull down the strongholds that attach to humanity through intolerance. A must read for anyone dealing with a child who is scared of the dark as well as educators around the world who want to assist in cultivating a healthy acceptance of all humanity. From readers: Written to help alleviate his young son's nightmares, BJ Prior's Monsters Aren't Scary, is a cute story that introduces us to the real monsters behind the traditionally scary legends. From witches to Dracula to Frankenstein's Monster, these scary monsters become relatable, approachable, funny and, as the title says, NOT SCARY! The graphic novel quality illustrations give the story strength as Prior's rhyming prose introduces us to each monster, first as the scary myth, then as the funny, quirky, 'just like us' character. By the end of this book my children and I were fans of both monsters and Prior - looking forward to his next book.Laura Rossmurphy, MA, LPCI first met BJ Prior the author of "Monsters Aren't Scary" when his daughter joined my Girl Scout troop. I first read and saw the book at their lovely home. I absolutely adored the book as did my 7 year old daughter. The context of the book was fun for the whole family. Not only did it shine a fun twist on the scary feelings of going to bed and the unknown but also teaches the kids a valuable lesson about being inclusive. Bj was so gracious about doing a live author meet and great with the kids. Every single Girl Scout loved his book and the author. He was so passionate about the inspiration behind his book his son and the message it carries to our children. I highly recommend this book to kids of all ages. It's a must read and must have in your home. Makes a wonderful gift for loved ones as well. Jocelyn Van Haren

In a nation where an estimated 25 percent of high-school seniors use illegal substances on a monthly basis, parents are wise to be concerned about setting their children on a drug-free course. While much advice handed out these days focuses on teen behavior and on what to do once drugs have become a problem in the home, Raising Drug-Free Kids takes an innovative approach and focuses instead on preventative measures that can be followed early on in a child's life. Developmental psychologist and parent educator Aletha Solter provides parents with simple, easy-to use tools to build a solid foundation for children to say "no" to drugs. Organized by age group, from preschool through young adulthood, the handy 100 tips will show parents how to help their children to: Feel good about themselves without an artificial high. Cope with stress so they won't turn to drugs to relax. Respect their bodies so they will reject harmful substances. Have close family connections so they won't feel desperate to belong to a group. Take healthy risks (like outdoor adventures) so they won't need to take dangerous ones.