Alan Jordan, author of the Monster on Top of the Bed

About the Author

Hi. My name is Alan Jordan. I’m the author of The Monster on Top of the Bed, and I thought I would answer a few questions for you.

Why did you write it?

As a way to pass on my most important values to my future grandchildren.

What makes it unique and special?

It is heartwarming, has valuable life lessons, collaborators from around the world perform it in English, Spanish and Italian, and the page-turning sounds make it easy to keep your place.

Why does it help children not be afraid of monsters?

o First, This mantra gives children something to say, something to do to give them a feeling of control when they are afraid of monsters . . . They know how to banish a monster.
o Drama keeps children interested . . .
o When the story is over children understand that monsters can be afraid of them too.

Do you want to see and hear some of the things that make this book/CD/.mp3 files special?

Watch a short video about The Monster on Top of the Bed.

Alan H. Jordan resides in Reno, NV.  He is a member of the Society of Children’s Bookwriters and Illustrators.  He is the author of numerous audio books for young children including Zoom – A Flight of Imagination, One Hundred Monsters, Counting Monster, Monstercize Day, and Two to the Power of Zero. He has written six business books and How Everyone Can Get Great Job Interviews. In addition, Mr. Jordan has written many books that are used by companies and government agencies for computer documentation.

About the Illustrator

Manuela Pentangelo was born in Holland, but has resided in Milan, Itay all of her life. She studied architecture in college, but found her calling in illustration.  Manuela is a member of the Society of Children’s Bookwriters and Illustrators. She has illustrated three books in the Bill the Bat series and a wide variety of professional illustrations for projects as diverse as cards for DragonPencil to illustrations for Oxford University Press.

About The Monster on Top of the Bed

It’s a book that’s more than a book. Literally. There are many different ways to enjoy the story.  These include a large book, a small booklet, .mp3 files, an audio book, an e-book, a series of e-mails, and a play for children to perform.  The story allows children to banish monsters, eliminating night fear and curing bedtime fears.  It does this by the use of a mantra, and by providing a wide variety of ways for children to glean the messages and life lessons that are built into the entertaining, beautifully illustrated story.

We are constantly adding new content for parents and professionals and teachers.