Patty Cake and the Monsters Under the Bed

OMG, Patty Cake and the Monsters Under the Bed is SO stinkin' cute! I mean, Patty Cake helping her dad deal with monsters? Total role reversal, and I'm here for it. The rhymes are snappy, the monsters are hilarious, and it's just the right amount of silly. I read this with my niece, and she made me promise to read it again tomorrow. If you want giggles and monster fun, grab this book ASAP! - NetGallley Review

Super heartwarming and creative book that teaches young readers to fight their fears. This book definitely pushes back against the common fear that little ones have about monsters living under their bed. However, it doesn't do this is just any old way. The author and illustrator worked together to dream up unique monsters that are scary but also funny at times (thanks to the brilliant illustrations!). This brought A LOT of variety/diversity to the book and kept readers guessing and engaged throughout the entire book. Lastly, this book was organized really well! The author went through what monster appears on each day of the week, and this gave the book a nice structure. The ending didn't come too soon/late, and the overall book was a good length. Bravo! - NetGalley Review

Patty Cake and the Monsters Under the Bed is an absolute delight! Patty Cake flips the script by helping her dad conquer his fear of those pesky under-the-bed monsters in a charming rhyming tale full of heart and humor. Each day brings a new, quirky monster, keeping the story fresh and fun. I loved the clever twist of a child helping a parent—it made me smile the whole way through. Perfect for bedtime or anytime, this book is a gem for kids and grown-ups alike! - NetGalley Review

I think Patty Cake and the Monsters Under the Bed is a perfect, fresh take on picture books about scary monsters after dark. I loved that the young girl is helping her father to not be scared throughout this book! The rhyming structure was fun, the illustrations were adorable, and I felt like this one was paced really well! Thanks to NetGalley, Vanessa Ann Vigilante, and Bookbaby for the chance to read and review. My opinions are my own! - NetGalley Review

Patty Cake and the Monsters Under the Bed is about a dad who keeps dreaming about monsters under the bed! His daughter helps come up with a solution to make them go away. I liked that the adult was the one dealing with afear instead of a child and and that the child helped come up with the solution. Kids will like this twist and seeing how they could be in a position of strength and having ideas listened to. The illustrations are cute and there are some wild looking monsters! The rhyming keeps it engaging for younger kiddos. Thanks to BookBaby and NetGalley for an eARC of this book for an honest review. - NetGalley Review

My review will be live on my blog - donnasbookblog on 27 February 2025 - publication day! I really liked this story! It was well written, loved the way the book rhymed and the twist on the norm, where it is the child that isn't scared and their dad is, was great! The illustrations worked well with the book and helped to bring the story to life. Everything about the book was well done and it was a pleasure to read with my daughter - she thought it was funny and really enjoyed it and there were a fair few giggles too and she is one who doesn't like the dark and loved that the book showed that some grown ups can be scared of it too. It is 5 stars from me for this one, very highly recommended! NetGalley Review

This story is absolutely adorable! I really enjoyed the characters, and I found the plot to be just right for the age group. I'm so excited for its release so I can get a copy for my nephew! A big thank you to NetGalley for the ARC! #PattyCakeandtheMonstersUndertheBed #NetGalley.

Patty Cake and the Monsters Under the Bed is about a dad who keeps dreaming about monsters under the bed! His daughter helps come up with a solution to make them go away. I liked that the adult was the one dealing with a fear instead of a child and and that the child helped come up with the solution. Kids will like this twist and seeing how they could be in a position of strength and having ideas listened to. The illustrations are cute and there are some wild looking monsters! The rhyming keeps it engaging for younger kiddos. Thanks to BookBaby and NetGalley for an eARC of this book for an honest review.

A real cute read that turns bedtime monsters upside down. It is daddy who is scared of the dark and the beasties that might come out and get him, his daughter is fast asleep and is awoken to go and help and console daddy. The rhyming is lovely and allowed me to read to my little one in a suitably sing along voice which went down well. The images are good although there are a few that are a little scary in darker colours that I spent some time explaining to my little one as we were reading. A lovely heart filled ending though. NetGalley Review

Patty Cake is trying to sleep at night, but her dad keeps waking her up to deal with his monsters! This is a rhyming book and goes through the days of the week. My kids loved this one. Net Galley Review

Patty Cake and the Monsters Under the Bed is a children's picture book written by Vanessa Ann Vigilante, with illustrations by Veen Redwood. The story follows Patty Cake and her dad, Daddy Cake. While Patty Cake enjoys her sleep, her father is haunted by monsters under his bed. Each day of the week introduces a unique monster, each one terrifying and causing Daddy Cake to cower in fear. From Monday to Sunday, Daddy Cake encounters big-headed creatures, monsters with three eyes, a mummy, an alligator, and even flying and swimming creatures. Patty Cake comforts her dad and encourages him to be brave and confront the monsters that keep him awake at night. Gathering all his courage, Daddy Cake instructs the monsters to leave his room and never return. Patty Cake and the Monsters Under the Bed is a heartwarming story about facing our fears and helping others overcome their anxieties. This tale is relatable because we have all imagined monsters lurking under our beds or in the dark. What makes this story unique is the role reversal between Patty Cake and Daddy Cake, where the child becomes the source of comfort and bravery for the parent. I love this concept because it reminds readers that being brave and showing empathy is not determined by age or size. Vanessa Ann Vigilante cleverly teaches children about the days of the week and the identifying features of different animals and monsters, making this book an engaging and educational read. The dark-themed illustrations perfectly align with the story's whimsical exploration of fear and anxiety. I enjoyed this book and highly recommend sharing it with your children to help them face their fears and encourage compassion for others. - Luwi Nyakansaila , Readers' Favorite