Max has a monster.
Nobody else can see it. It has no claws and no fangs. It doesn't hide under the bed. It lives somewhere much harder to find than that — right in the middle of his chest, in the space between his heartbeats, in the moment just before something new or difficult begins.
Max has been running from it for as long as he can remember. But this year, with the help of a fearless new friend, a wise grandfather, and a patient teacher, Max is going to learn something nobody told him before:
You don't have to defeat your monster. You just have to learn to walk alongside it.
Warm, funny, and rooted in real science, Max and the Invisible Monster is a story about anxiety, courage, and the bravest thing any of us can do: try again.
Perfect for ages 5–9, this book includes an extensive backmatter section with the real science of anxiety, a guide for parents and caregivers, and interactive "Brave Activities" for kids!
