My Little Monster: A Story About OCD

by Marin Canaday

Taming the OCD monster with courage and compassion.

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Cover of My Little Monster children's book.

About the Book

My Little Monster: A Story About OCD by Marin Canaday (Mascot Books, August 3, 2021) offers a powerful and empathetic perspective on understanding and managing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Through gentle storytelling and expressive illustrations, readers follow a young girl as she battles her ever-growing “monster,” a vivid metaphor for the intrusive thoughts and compulsions that come with OCD.

As the monster grows larger and harder to control, it becomes clear that facing it alone is overwhelming. But with the support of a kind doctor and empowering words of encouragement, the girl learns that she has the strength to face her OCD monster head-on. Slowly, the once frightening creature shrinks back down to size, teaching readers an important lesson: while OCD can feel big and overpowering, it does not define who you are.

This book is a comforting resource for children living with OCD, their families, and educators seeking to open conversations about mental health. With its hopeful message and relatable illustrations, it reminds readers that courage, support, and understanding can make all the difference.