Shame Is My Monster: Children’s Picture Book on Overcoming Embarrassment and Building Self-acceptance Emotions, Self-regulation Inner

Shame is my Monster, a gentle, empowering picture book that helps kids recognize shame, normalize embarrassment, and build emotional resilience. This heartfelt story gives young readers simple, practical tools to manage big feelings and become more confident.“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.” — Parent ReviewIncludes positive affirmations and emotional coping tools to build self-esteem:“I’m still a good person.”“It’s okay to make mistakes.”“Everyone gets embarrassed sometimes.”Evelyn freezes during the school play and runs offstage, filled with shame. That night, she meets Sally, the Shame Monster, who grows whenever Evelyn hides her feelings. Sally follows her everywhere, making her feel small. But when a classmate opens up, Evelyn realizes shame isn’t something to fear. It’s something we can face with understanding and self-kindness.Follow Evelyn’s journey as she learns how to shrink her Shame Monster and find self-confidence.This picture book teaches children:That shame is a normal emotionHow to talk about embarrassment in a safe and healthy wayHow to use imagination to manage difficult feelingsHow kindness toward yourself can build confidenceThat mistakes are part of learning and growingWritten by children’s book author Clara Harper, Shame Is My Monster is part of the My Inner Monster series. These social emotional learning books use story and metaphor to help children name their feelings, understand their reactions, and develop healthy coping skills.Perfect for kids who feel embarrassed easily, struggle with low confidence, or find it hard to bounce back after a mistake. Ideal for classrooms, therapy offices, homeschooling, bedtime reading, or emotional check-ins.If your child enjoys Anger is My Monster, or I Am Stronger Than Anxiety, they will love Shame Is My Monster.Order your copy of Shame Is My Monster today and give your child a lifelong gift of emotional strength, self-understanding, and courage. A wonderful resource for ages 4 to 8, pre-K through second grade.