Patty Cake and the Monsters Under the Bed by Vanessa Ann Vigilante, PhD

NEW YORK - March 3, 2025 - PRLog -- New Children's Book Helps Kids Face Their Fears Through Fun and Imaginative Storytelling

Award-winning clinical psychologist and debut children's book author Vanessa Ann Vigilante, PhD, is pleased to announce the release of her children's book, Patty Cake and the Monsters Under the Bed. With playful rhymes, an engaging storyline, and a heartwarming father-daughter relationship, this book offers a delightful and empowering way for young readers to explore fear, courage, and problem-solving.

Sometimes the scariest monsters are the ones we dream up ourselves.

In Patty Cake and the Monsters Under the Bed, young Patty Cake takes on the role of a fearless helper when her father is troubled by a new monster appearing under his bed each night. Using empathy, creativity, and determination, Patty Cake listens and helps him find a way to banish the monsters once and for all. This fun and exciting read-aloud book, perfect for children ages 4 and up, encourages bravery, emotional intelligence, and the power of a positive mindset.

About the Author

Vanessa Ann Vigilante, PhD, is a clinical psychologist with a private practice nestled near a beautiful state park. Her experiences teaching first graders at a Chinese Day School in the late 1990s and working in a parenting laboratory during her PhD studies inspired her to write Patty Cake and the Monsters Under the Bed. Sharing a birthday with both Helen Keller and Captain Kangaroo, Dr. Vigilante has always been passionate about empowering young minds. This book marks her debut into the world of children's literature.

Bravery begins at bedtime—join Patty Cake in facing the monsters under the bed!

Patty Cake and the Monsters Under the Bed (https://www.amazon.com/Patty-Cake-Monsters-Under-Bed-eboo...) is available for purchase on Amazon, BookBaby, Barnes & Noble and other major online retailers.

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