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Two best friends use rhyming ASL to help vanquish their fear of the monster under the bed in this fun, interactive bedtime readaloud.

When nighttime comes, Milo has a problem-he's convinced there's a monster under his bed! Luckily, his best friend Mel knows just what to do-scare the monster more…


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Have you ever used your hands to make a shadow in the shape of a monster? When we do this, in a way, we are talking with our hands. In this story, neighbors Milo and Mel talk across their yards through their bedroom windows—talking with their hands! Milo is scared of a monster under the bed so Mel suggests shaping their hands into shadows that will scare the monster back. It’s a fun and effective way to quell a youngster’s fear of the dark—and there;s a twist. The hand gestures used by these two pals are none other than the…

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