Imaginary monsters have been part of culture for as long as stories have been told. In children's literature at least, they are often comic, and while they may cause some feelings of trepidation, ultimately they are never as powerful as humans!
The world of stories offers young children the opportunity to experience all kinds of emotions. Books about monsters give children the chance to feel a certain amount of 'fear', but in a safe context - in the company of a supportive adult, and with others experiencing similar emotions around them.
Making the picture books that are used to inspire a topic on monsters available for children to browse through at their leisure will mean that children can feel even more in control - opening the book to begin the adventure, and closing it to draw the antics of the monsters to a close.
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