The Monster Inside My Brother - Hardcover

by Nicole Ciccone (Author), Lena Bardy (Illustrator)

The Monster Inside My Brother is a story about using imagination to make sense of things that are hard to understand. It's told through the eyes of Paul, a younger brother who's trying to figure out why his big brother JJ is different and why a mysterious monster named SynSNAP follows him everywhere.

SYNSNAP isn't just a monster. He's a symbol for the challenges JJ lives with, and through Paul's perspective, kids (and parents) get a gentle, creative way to explore the ups and downs of life with complex needs.

This book is for families like mine who often feel like their story isn't told. It's meant to help kids build empathy, give siblings a voice, and remind parents they're not alone. Most of all, it's about love, curiosity, and finding connection in the middle of chaos.