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The Big Eyes of Fear
JUVENILE FICTION
64 Pages, 6.46 x 9.21
Formats: Hardcover
Hardcover, $11.95 (US $11.95) (CA $15.99)
Publication Date: September 2026
ISBN 9782925563259
Rights: WOR X UK & EUR
Pierrot Books (Sep 2026)
Fear Has Big Eyes / The Monster in the Dark is a thrilling yet reassuring story that helps children understand fear and discover the courage to face it. When Theo has to spend an evening without his parents, a powerful storm rages outside. As darkness falls, strange noises begin to come from the basement—and Theo’s imagination quickly turns them into terrifying monsters lurking in the shadows. Combining suspense with a warm and positive message, the story shows young readers that fear is a natural part of life and that even the things that seem frightening can be faced with courage, hope, and self-confidence. Created in collaboration with a child psychologist, the book offers a sensitive and age-appropriate way to help children talk about their fears, understand their emotions, and learn practical ways to cope with them.
Peter S. Milan is the pen name of Petr Šulc, founder of Pierrot Books and author of more than 150 children’s books. For more than three decades, he has created stories that combine humor, imagination, and meaningful themes. His work has reached hundreds of thousands of young readers across Europe and forms part of a publishing program that sells more than 300,000 copies annually. Peter is based in Montreal, dividing his time between Canada and Europe.