When Molly wakes up in the night, she hears the sound of a step on the stairs. It could be a crocodile creeping up to catch her. Or a giant giraffe out on the landing or an enormous elephant turning the doorknob, or even a monster come to gobble her up. Molly throws her monster-catcher at the beast, only to find that she has captured her mum, come to give her a reassuring kiss and cuddle.
The story and language will resonate with young children, but the brilliance of this book lies with the detailed illustrations that are blue and white throughout. This wonderful choice of colour captures the mystery, tension and terror that can unfold when children find themselves awake and alone in the middle of a moonlit night, with imagination running out of control.
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