There's an Alligator under My Bed

A boy is certain there's an alligator lurking under his bed, so he carefully sets a trail of food to lure the creature out of his room and into the garage.

For the kid who needs the closet checked and the bed skirt lifted before lights-out, this book turns that nightly ritual into a boy's own clever plan.

• Big idea: Fear shrinks the moment you make a plan and take action instead of just hiding under the covers.
• Vibes: Playful, a little spooky, reassuring by the end.

• are working on managing bedtime fears
• like to invent clever plans and schemes
• enjoy funny stories with a hint of spooky
• respond well to a predictable bedtime structure

• Story & problem-solving: What plan did the boy use to get the alligator out from under his bed?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think he felt every time he had to get in or out of bed?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever been scared of something hiding in your room? What did you do about it?
• Imagination: If an alligator really was under your bed, what snack would you use to lure it away?