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How to Catch a Monster: A Bedtime Bravery Halloween Picture Book (How to Catch) by Adam Wallace (Hardcover)
The verdict
A Halloween-themed picture book that most young children find funny and entertaining, though the humor and storyline may not appeal to every kid in the series.
What parents love
- • appeals to monster-loving kids
- • clever monster storyline
- • funny and entertaining
- • good for bedtime bravery
Worth knowing
- • humor feels off from other books
- • storyline confuses some children
Beyond the listing
Parents and reviewers appreciate this picture book for helping children overcome closet-monster fears through humor and a surprising friendship twist. The bright, cartoon-style illustrations and silly tone make it engaging for kids, though some find the ending somewhat anticlimactic.
Holds up elsewhere
- helps kids face fears
- humorous and entertaining
- colorful cartoon illustrations
- encourages unlikely friendships
Comes up as a drawback
- ending feels anticlimactic
Safety check — clear
We cross-checked this product and its manufacturer against CPSC recall notices, NHTSA child-seat recalls, FDA recalls and the AAP's safe-sleep criteria on August 31, 2026, and found no active recall or safe-sleep concern. That is a check of the public recall record, not a test of the product.
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