💜 A Big-Feelings Picture Book · Ages 4–8
The Counselor Monster ♥
Meet the friendliest “monster” in school — a caring counselor who helps little kids understand their big feelings through hugs, giggles, and gentle guidance.
Written by Lori Fitch · Illustrated by Benett Sophia
“She listens. She cares. She helps us grow!”
About the Book
A monster who's all heart.
The Counselor Monster is a heartwarming children’s story about a caring school counselor who helps kids understand their feelings.
Through fun, play, and gentle guidance, she teaches them that it’s okay to feel sad, mad, or scared — and how to handle those big emotions in a healthy way.
In the end, children realize the “monster” isn’t scary at all — she’s someone who listens, supports, and truly cares.
Meet the Counselor Monster
Big feelings, handled with love
Every page models a gentle, kid-friendly way to understand and care for emotions.
Stays when you're sad
Shares Mom's hug
Mindful moments
The Magnificent Brain
Healthy big feelings
Warm, squishy hugs
Peek Inside
Pages full of giggles & heart
Bright, friendly illustrations kids will want to read again and again.
Watch & Smile
The book trailer
A one-minute peek at the giggles, hugs, and heart inside the story.
Free Coloring Book
Color the Counselor Monster!
Through fun, play, and gentle guidance, she teaches them that it’s okay to feel sad, mad, or scared — and how to handle those big emotions in a healthy way.
✦ 8 pages ✦ Print at home ✦ Great for calm-down corners
Every Feeling Belongs
You are safe. You are loved. You belong.
It's okay to feel sad.
It's okay to feel mad.
It's okay to feel scared.
“She is always proud of us — and tells us all of the good parts of ourselves.”
Just Right For
A little book with a big job
About the Author
Lori Fitch
Lori Fitch is a dedicated school counselor with extensive experience spanning kindergarten through twelfth grade. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), she also brings valuable expertise from her work as a clinical therapist. Currently serving at the elementary level, Lori spends her days helping young children name their feelings, calm their anxieties, and discover their unique strengths.
Her book, The Counselor Monster, grew directly out of this impactful work. It is lovingly dedicated to her husband, her daughters (Hannah and Sophia), and the very first kindergarten class that welcomed her back to elementary counseling. Lori’s ultimate hope is simple: that every child who reads her story feels safe turning to their school counselor, and ultimately walks away feeling a little more seen, secure, skilled, and loved.
About the Book
Meet your new favorite monster
Add The Counselor Monster to your shelf, classroom, or counseling corner today.
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The book trailer
Free feelings activities, classroom printables, and news about the next book.