Monsters

Tildy knew there were monsters, but her parents and aunt and uncle didn't believe her. When a new boy named Hendrik came to school, he drew monsters and had a way of dealing with them. Tildy dared to stay over at Hendrik's house, and they made the night safe together.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 32 pages
\n Publication date: 07 February 2019
\n Publisher: Allen & Unwin
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Tildy was well aware of the presence of monsters. They crept in from outside and sought refuge behind the curtains, drawn in by the moonlight's glow. Tildy harbored a deep-seated hatred for moonlight, a sentiment that her parents dismissed as mere imagination. Despite her aunt and uncle's inability to perceive the monsters, Tildy wrote to her twenty-three cousins, informing them about their existence. Surprisingly, only one cousin responded, advising her to avoid consuming spicy food before bedtime.

A new boy, Hendrik, joined Tildy's school, and his presence brought a unique perspective. During class, when the rest of the students were focused on writing numbers, Hendrik would draw intricate pages filled with monsters. It was his way of confronting and managing his fears.

When Tildy dared to spend the night at Hendrik's house, she felt a surge of panic as the moon began to rise. However, they worked together to create a sense of safety, and Tildy was able to observe the moon sailing across the starry sky. Through their shared experiences, Tildy and Hendrik learned that they could overcome their fears and embrace the unknown.

\n Weight: 452g\n
Dimension: 249 x 289 x 6 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781911631071\n \n