Junie B Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed by Barbara Park

In this children's story, a young kindergartner named Junie B. Jones becomes convinced that a monster lives under her bed after a classmate shares frightening rumors. Her anxiety grows when she discovers drool on her pillow, leading her to attempt various humorous solutions like vacuuming her room and trying to sleep in her brother's crib. Despite her parents' insistence that monsters are not real, she remains terrified until she receives her unflattering school pictures. Realizing how "scary" she looks in the photos, she strategically places the unpleasant portraits under her furniture to frighten the creature away. This creative plan finally provides her with peace of mind and helps her overcome her nighttime fears. The book concludes by highlighting that even common occurrences like drooling during sleep are perfectly normal for everyone.