The Costume Comeback at the Monster Ball

Promotes: Confidence, Authenticity, Self-Reflection With Sloth on the fence about his Halloween Alien costume, the rest of our characters step in to help him see that it’s both safe and brave for him be his unique self and to take pride in his costume choice. With lessons on standing out and seeing our decisions through, this story can be both relatable and helpful for parents navigating costume debacles and supporting their children’s feelings of self-doubt.

Authors Kelly Oriard, a family therapist, and Callie Christensen, a special education teacher, are the founders of Slumberkins, an emotional learning brand on a mission to empower children to be caring, confident, and resilient through stories, affirmations, tools, and activities.