The Scaredy Monster: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

In this funny yet heartwarming follow-up to The Only Monster, Matt Coyne tackles the common issue of performance anxiety. Highlighting the importance of self-belief and embracing the things that make us special, this is an adorable and entertaining story that every member of the family will relate to.

It’s the day of the SUPER SPECIAL MONSTER TALENT SHOW but the scaredy monster is feeling rather worried. While all her friends can juggle, rap, yodel, and dance, she's convinced she's not good at anything…

But her family disagree and encourage her to think about what her very own super special thing might be. Heartened by their love and support, the scaredy monster faces her fears the day of the talent show and finds the courage to share the thing that makes her special, the thing she does every single day – making people laugh!

From Matt Coyne, bestselling author and creator of Man vs Baby, comes a warm and wonderful story about overcoming anxiety and the importance of self-belief. Every little monster has a super special something worth sharing; it’s just a case of finding the confidence to embrace it! Featuring a brand new monster family, Brendan Kearney adds more characters to his vibrant, detail-packed monster world, one that kids and adults alike will enjoy exploring.