Max and the Invisible Monster

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!