{"product_id":"shame-is-my-monster-clara-harper-9781966773108","title":"Shame is My Monster","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eShame Is My Monster\u003c\/strong\u003e is a gentle and empowering picture book that helps children recognize shame, normalize embarrassment, and build emotional resilience. Through a warm, relatable story, this book gives young readers simple, practical tools to manage big feelings and grow in confidence.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This story helped my daughter talk about something that happened at school. She realized she's not the only one who feels ashamed sometimes. It opened the door for healing.\" \u003c\/em\u003e- Parent Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe story includes helpful affirmations and emotional coping strategies that children can use when facing difficult moments: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"I'm still a good person.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"It's okay to make mistakes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Everyone gets embarrassed sometimes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Evelyn freezes during her school play and rushes offstage in tears, she feels overwhelmed with shame. That night, she meets Sally-the Shame Monster-who grows bigger every time Evelyn hides her feelings. Sally follows her to breakfast, clings to her backpack at school, and whispers self-doubt in her ear, making her feel small and alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut everything changes when a classmate shares her own experience with shame. Evelyn realizes that feeling embarrassed is something everyone goes through. Shame is not something to fear. With understanding and self-kindness, it can be faced and gently managed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvelyn's journey helps kids learn to face difficult feelings and speak kindly to themselves. With practice and support, Sally the Shame Monster begins to shrink, and Evelyn starts to feel stronger and more confident.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis story teaches children: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat shame is a normal and temporary emotion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to talk about embarrassment in a safe and healthy way\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use imagination and empathy to manage difficult feelings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat kindness toward yourself helps build self-worth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat making mistakes is part of growing and learning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by children's author \u003cstrong\u003eClara Harper, Shame Is My Monster is part of the \u003cem\u003eMy Inner Monster\u003c\/em\u003e series.\u003c\/strong\u003e These social emotional learning books use storytelling and metaphor to help children understand and name their emotions while building lifelong coping skills.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for kids who feel embarrassed easily, struggle with self-doubt, or find it hard to recover after making a mistake. This book is ideal for emotional learning at home, in classrooms, therapy offices, or during bedtime reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your child enjoys \u003cem\u003eAnger Is My Monster\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eI Am Stronger Than Anxiety\u003c\/em\u003e, they will love \u003cem\u003eShame Is My Monster\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder your copy today and give your child the lifelong tools of emotional strength, self-awareness, and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecommended for ages 4 to 8, pre-K through second grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Clara Harper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1966773102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781966773108\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Published Nerd LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.72lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d","brand":"Clara Harper","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47419787641087,"sku":"9781966773108","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8f6a50ab-c4cf-4f74-a458-68c93ab3dcfb.jpg?v=1761513844","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/shame-is-my-monster-clara-harper-9781966773108","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}