Bestling Tales: The Monster Mike

The Monster Mike: A Bilingual Story of Emotions and Control

Meet Mike—a little panda with BIG feelings… and an even bigger monster that follows him everywhere.

When Mike’s emotions get too strong, his 怪兽 (guài shòu monster) grows wild, pushing him into trouble. But with the help of his parents, Mike begins to learn powerful tools: 观察 (guān chá observe), 深呼吸 (shēn hū xī deep breathing), and 选择 (xuǎn zé choose). Slowly, Mike discovers he doesn’t have to fear the monster inside—he can guide it.

A heartwarming bilingual picture book (English + Simplified Chinese with pinyin), The Monster Mike supports children in:

• Recognizing and naming big emotions

• Developing emotional regulation skills

• Building empathy for themselves and others

• Understanding that “bad behavior” often comes from misunderstood feelings

With beautiful illustrations, relatable characters, and gentle language support, this story empowers kids to be brave, kind, and in control—even when their feelings feel like too much.