The Monster is a simple book about a boy Sam, who has depression, told by his younger sister. This is not only a lovely story but a great way to explain depression to children suffering, their friends and family, or to help all children become sensitised about mental health issues.
Written by Bel Richardson, Illustrated by Sunaina Coelho, adapted by Bookbot from Who Stole Bhaiya’s Smile.
Sample Page from The Monster
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Text from The Monster
Sam was a lot of fun.
But a monster got him.
Sam got sad. He is in bed a lot.
I want to help. He tells me to quit it.
He does not want to be with Mum and Dad.
He is not Sam at all.
Nan and Pop try as well. It does not work.
So I tell Sam I miss him. It works.
He has a talk to Mum. She had a monster as a kid.
Sam talks to a doctor. She can help.
Sam has to work on it. It is a bit hard. It is not a quick fix.
The monster will still be by him for a bit. But my Sam is back.
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