Review: The fear of monsters put to bed
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 2, 2013
It's a simple enough idea, to write a book about monsters under the bed. However, consideration must be given to the age of the reader and one always treads a fine line with this topic. Fortunately, in this case the topic is handled with great care, so as not to frighten children and at the same time teach them a lesson we all had to learn and that is to not be afraid of the dark. I just love this book. The illustrations are perfect. I love the expressions on the monsters' faces and the young child central to the story is illustrated very well, using all the right expressions and behaving exactly as you might predict. The monsters themselves are not all that menacing to look at and are actually quite cute, which is just as well. It's a clever visual device aimed at reassuring children that they are safe in bed. What I also liked is the perspective in the scenes, looking down on the action. It adds more interest and makes the reader feel as though they are looking into a situation very familiar to them. Children will love this book and it is one of those books all parents should have handy. Ready for those scary nights when the bed covers are not enough of a security blanket. When what is required is the warmth and care of a parental voice, reading a story the child will understand, to deal with the fear of monsters under the bed.