Illustrated by Heather Fox

On Sale: Nov 4, 2025
Page Count: 40 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9780316453974

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From Emmy award-winning comedian Raquel D’Apice and bestselling illustrator Heather Fox comes a hilarious take on developmental leaps exploring the bravery it takes to tackle the next big thing—with some help from the things in life that make us feel safe.

This young warrior is ready. He knows he can defeat the scary, hairy monster just like the big kids. But his wizard guardian keeps pointing out how he’s still too young. So what if he still gets blown backward by a gust of wind?! Or still rubs his boogers on the cat? Not having a plan has never stopped him before! And having Blanket by his side may be all he needs to prove to his wizard he’s a highly dangerous six-year-old.

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Raquel D’Apice is a writer and comedian. She won two Emmys as part of the writing team for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and is the author and illustrator of the parenting book Welcome to the Club: 100 Parenting Milestones You Never Saw Coming. Raquel loves Boggle and TED talks. She lives in Jersey City with her husband and two children.

Heather Fox is the illustrator of many stories for children including the Llama Destroys the World series, Don’t Feed the Coos!, and the Fitz and Cleo books. Heather has a penchant for playing loud instruments and trying new things, but nothing quite so highly dangerous as fighting monsters. She lives in Lititz, Pennsylvania with her husband and a little French Bulldog named Hugo.

“[A] humorous story about developing new skills and autonomy….An amusingly told tale of growing up."
Kirkus
"First-time children’s author D’Apice’s text is top-tier engagement for young readers… [this] comical story about determination and facing fears will entertain little ones who like funny stories about monsters and quests."
Booklist
"Crisp storytelling and funny illustrations…Sure to be a favorite."
School Library Journal

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Raquel D’Apice

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Raquel D’Apice is a writer and comedian. She won two Emmys as part of the writing team for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and is the author and illustrator of the parenting book Welcome to the Club: 100 Parenting Milestones You Never Saw Coming. Raquel loves Boggle and TED talks. She lives in Jersey City with her husband and two children.

Heather Fox is the illustrator of many stories for children including the Llama Destroys the World series, Don’t Feed the Coos!, and the Fitz and Cleo books. Heather has a penchant for playing loud instruments and trying new things, but nothing quite so highly dangerous as fighting monsters. She lives in Lititz, Pennsylvania with her husband and a little French Bulldog named Hugo.

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