What to Do About Your Monsters Blog Tour: Review & Giveaway

While some kids have an imaginary friend in their company, some may have imaginary monsters that attempt to stop them from trying something new, such as sleeping alone. Jessica Woo's new picture book What to Do About Your Monsters helps children with sleep issues make peace with the "monsters" living in their bedrooms through a fun-filled story. Check it out and enter to win a signed copy for your little one!

My Review:

Kinzie feels frustrated by the naughty and noisy green monsters that appear at bedtime whenever her parents ask her to sleep by herself in her own bedroom. Her solution used to be either sleeping in her parents' room or having her parent stay in her own. But when her parents are finally determined to have her sleep on her own, she has to come up with more creative ideas about getting rid of those monsters. After trying various tricks like warm milk, warm bath, and deep breathing, Kinzie succeeds in putting the monsters to sleep with a lullaby and falling fast asleep herself.

Thanks to her solid professional background in animation and illustration, the author brings the little girl Kinzie and her cute looking monsters to life with funny and whimsical pictures, accompanied by an abundance of vivid sound words. The reader can clearly sense the struggle Kinzie has to go through on her way to becoming a big kid.

Told in a childlike but witty tone, the story encourages young readers to grow into more independent and creative problem solvers, and to conquer their fear to try something new and challenging. Instead of simply telling them that there are no monsters in their rooms, the book teaches children about how to calm down and turn those monsters into harmless creatures that won't bother them any more. It's a very sweet bedtime story that kids and parents can enjoy together.

About the Book:

Publisher’s Synopsis: Meet Kinzie. She has a bunch of fun-loving, slightly smelly, Monsters that live in her room. They never let her sleep at night. But that’s ok, her parents always help her out. Until one day they decide it’s time she learns to sleep on her own. What will Kinzie do about her Monsters?

What To Do About Your Monsters is a heartfelt story about a girl who has sleep issues. At its core, however, the story is not just about having problems sleeping, but about being afraid to try something new.

Ages 0-8 | Publisher: Acorn Publishing | October 2020 | ISBN-13: 978-1-952112-10-2

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About the Author:

Jessica Woo is an author-illustrator and a mom of two wild things. Her debut children’s book, What To Do About Your Monsters, was inspired by her oldest child. Very quickly after Jessica became a mother, she found that while adults like to sleep, kids are way too busy to ever go to bed.

Other than convincing her little ones to sleep at night, Jessica’s talents include professional animation, art direction, and illustration. In Illustration, Jessica most recently worked on a concept art piece for Universal. In art direction, her recent project, Dinner Party, was accepted in the exclusive Sundance film festival. Finally, in animation, her work is featured in movies such as Kung Fu Panda, Monster vs Aliens, Shrek 4, Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special, Kung Fu Panda 2, The Croods, and Turbo.

An active member of SCBWI and 12 by 12, Jessica currently lives in Toluca Lake California with her family.

Two lucky readers will each win a signed copy of What to Do About Your Monsters!

Giveaway ends 11/6. See complete giveaway rules here. Please enter below and good luck!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with The Children’s Book Review and Acorn Publishing. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for winner selection or prize fulfillment.