Synopses & Reviews
With unique, inventive illustrations, this rhyming tale follows a young boy who battles his fears of nighttime closets. Franklin, an average five-year-old, is cast as the hero in an age-old battle between children and the monsters who reside in their closets. Convinced that creatures in his closet lay in waiting, Franklin, armed with a toy slingshot and wild imagination, is determined to defend himself—in both reality and his dreams. This book's playful yet educational tone helps children overcome any fears associated with darkened bedrooms.
Synopsis
With unique, inventive illustrations, this rhyming tale follows a young boy who battles his fears of nighttime closets. Franklin, an average five-year-old, is cast as the hero in an age-old battle between children and the monsters who reside in their closets. Convinced that creatures in his closet lay in waiting, Franklin, armed with a toy slingshot and wild imagination, is determined to defend himself—in both reality and his dreams. This book's playful yet educational tone helps children overcome any fears associated with darkened bedrooms.
About the Author
Jeff Snow is an award-winning animator and has worked on numerous films, including
The Hunchback of Notre Dame,
Mulan,
The Road to El Dorado,
Shark Tale,
Shrek,
Shrek 2, and
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas. He lives in Santa Clarita, California.