Stephen doesn't like to go to bed because he knows a monster is underneath. Even when told that Monster Repellent was sprayed under the bed, he knows it didn't work. Under the bed, Trockle doesn't want to go to sleep because he's afraid of the huge monster above.
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Between the comforting story written by Holly Jahangiri and the adorable illustrations by Jordan M. Vinyard, children will fall in love with Trockle, the little monster under the bed. Stephen doesn't like to go to bed because he knows a monster is underneath. Even when told that Monster Repellent was sprayed under the bed, he knows it didn't work. Under the bed, Trockle doesn't want to go to sleep because he's afraid of the huge monster above. Stephen's parents and Trockle's mom try to help their children no longer be afraid. The story and pictures will entertain both children and adults. --Trockle's blog
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Holly Jahangiri lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband J.J., daughter Katie, and son William. She has fond memories of her many years in Oklahoma, where she met and married her husband, earned two degrees from the University of Tulsa, and gave birth to her first child. Holly's career as a writer includes teaching, freelancing, role-laying game design, and technical writing. After being in the working world a while, she returned to earn her law degree. But after she graduated, she realized something she had almost forgot: she loves writing, and she's good at it. Though she is comfortable and confident when it comes to her writing, it still challenges and invigorates her. Holly has contributed her work to magazines, poetry anthologies, and short story collections. She is the author of several books, including a novel and countless technical manuals that do not bear her name. Trockle is her first children's book, but it is by no means her last. She is in no particular hurry to grow up.
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Holly Jahangiri is a professional writer with over twenty years' experience in technical writing, freelancing, fiction, poetry, and editing. On a really good writing day, she claims (tongue-in-cheek) to be channeling the spirits of Edgar Allan Poe, Erma Bombeck, and O. Henry. On a really bad writing day, she claims to have poured every last ounce of her creative ability and energy into childbirth, and has two wonderful children - her son, William, and her daughter, Katie - to prove it. But regardless of whether it's a good day or a bad day, she's grateful for the love and support of her husband, J.J., who has put up with her for over a quarter of a century.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
What's That Lurking Under Your Bed? A Great Anxiety Reducing Story,
This review is from: Trockle (Hardcover)
What's that lurking under your bed? Have you ever thought it was a ghost or a monster? Did your Mom get out a can of Ghostbuster spray or Monster Repellent? At my house we called the can of spray the "Ghostbuster" because my four year old son believed there were ghosts in the closet or under his bed.
Like most young children Stephen's imagination gets the best of him as he finishes his bedtime snack. He is sure there is a monster under his bed. His Mom reassures him that she had used her reliable monster repellent just the week before, so there are not ANY monsters under his bed. Stephen is sure that this monster was not like the others. He even has a name, Trockle. And he snores! How can Stephen convince his parents this is one REAL MONSTER? Meanwhile, amidst the dust bunnies, chocolate wrappers, and carpet fuzz Trockle is also getting ready for bed. He too is afraid to go to sleep because he believes there is a BIG monster over his bed. What else can be making the ceiling crack and squeak in the dark? His Mother held his fears as NONSENSE. How can Trockle convince his Mother this is one BIG MONSTER? Stephen and Trockle can not stop thinking about each other as they are trying to go to sleep. What will they do next? Will they become friends or will Stephen's Mom get rid of Trockle once and for all? Trockle and Stephen eventually work out their fear of each other with their parents' help and were comforted in knowing that neither the monster under the bed, nor the monster over the bed was going to eat them. Reviewer recommends Trockle as a wonderful afternoon time story for pre-k through elementary school age children and as great educational tool for parents, grandparents, teachers or counseling professionals to use to help explain nighttime fears due to their vivid imaginations. Reviewed by Jewel Sample, MS; Award-winning author of Flying Hugs and Kisses, also translated: Besos y Abrazos Al Aire (Spanish edition). To learn more about Jewel Sample visit her at [...].
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Get your Trockle here!,
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This review is from: Trockle (Hardcover)
Being without children, but having more than fifteen years in the childcare industry, I've dealt with more than my fair share of bedtime monster issues. Even on a personal level. That's right, there were monsters under my bed. There may still be, but if so, in our minds we have learned to cohabitate peacefully.
TROCKLE is a really neat story that shows us in clear terms that not all monsters are bad, and that mom's are pretty much all the same no matter what species. Stephen has fears, but he also has a great mom who is will doing to do whatever it takes to ease those fears. Trockle, pretty much has the same issues, and a mom who is just as great. Kids who fear monsters under the bed can really gain comfort from the soothing and loving words of the story as well as the gentle drawings. I give Stephen's story two thumbs up, and in Trockle's case, an enthusiastic "high three!"
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Trockles answers the questions "Who's under the bed?",
By Steph "Author of "The Giving Meadow"" (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Trockle (Hardcover)
"Trockle" is an engaging children's story that answers the age-old question, "Who's that lurking under the bed?" Jahangiri paints as vivid a picture with her words as Vinyard paints with her colors. Children of all ages will enjoy "Trockle."
Stephen is an everyday little boy who has one last snack and a glass of milk before bed. He brushes his teeth and savors his parent's hugs, but not even his mom's can of monster repellent will convince him that the monster under his bed is gone. His dad tries to tell Stephen the monster is only `socks and books,' but Stephen knows better. When his parents ask for the monster's name, Stephen has an answer - "Trockle." His parents give him a hug, reassure him he'll be okay, and leave. Under the bed, shoes and pens start to rustle about. Trockle can't get to sleep. There was a monster over his bed! Trockle's mother tries to tell him there are no monsters over the bed, but Trockle knew better. The monster over the bed made the ceiling squeak and creak. He tried to describe the monster to his mother. Trockle's mother finally admitted to Trockle there wasn't a monster over the bed, but a little boy. In their sleep, both Trockle and Stephen wish each other good night. Trockle was inspired by the bedtime stories the author would share with her son. The book is richly illustrated by Jordan Vinyard. Her wonderful drawings bring life and heart to Stephen and Trockle. Each character is unique, each page captures the reader's imagination. The story is well paced and keenly plotted. The opening is one that young readers can identify with - the nerve racking nighttime ritual. Stephen's anxiety is one all children share with him. Haven't we thought there was a monster under the bed? What sparkles about "Trockle" is that now the monster under the bed has a face with real feelings, emotions, and anxieties, just like the rest of us. Jahangiri and Vinyard connect with readers not just on the surface, but in their hearts. The descriptions in the book are right on the mark. Trockle, while sweet, looks like a monster. He's got one big eye and pimples all over. He loves to eat chocolate from Chaco-Taco wrappers. Young readers will enjoy reading Trockle on their own. It's the type of book children can share with a giggle and a smile with their friends. For an extra touch, the back cover of the book mirrors the front. Trockle is a sure-fire hit.
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