Daniel's Dreams: Monster Mountain

Daniel is worried, he must do something at school that he finds difficult. But when he meets Dex and is taken to the magical world of Monster Mountain, Daniel finds the tools he needs to cope. When it comes to the big day at school; will Daniel be able to keep his cool?This book is a beautiful story about a young boy, Daniel, who is shy, kind and often worries about things that happen in his life. When he goes to sleep at night, his dreams take him on magical adventures where he meets new people and goes to new places. However, this particular night is different. He meets Dex, who appears in his bedroom, and takes Daniel to a truly magical place called Monster Mountain. Daniel notices that every thing he meets there is very unique. Whilst there, he notices someone who really needs his help. In the process of helping his new friend, Daniel learns some ways to help himself. The ideas behind this book are to raise awareness of mental wellbeing and mental illnesses in children. The underlying story will offer strategies to cope and show symptoms that can be identifiable to both children and parents. However, there is a lovely story that can be enjoyed without having to focus on the mental wellbeing and illness.