Don't Open the Freezer. There is Something Inside: A Children's Story of Facing Your Fears, Using Your Imagination, and Learning Exploration

Six-year-old Jackson has a problem. His family just got a huge new deep freezer, and inside are boxes and boxes of delicious Freezer Pops. There is only one catch: Jackson's mom says the Freezer Pops are rewards for helping with chores.But Jackson doesn't want to wait.One day, he sneaks down to the basement to grab a Freezer Pop without permission. Just as he reaches the giant freezer, he hears strange groans, rattles, bangs, and growls coming from inside. Terrified, Jackson races upstairs convinced that monsters are guarding the treats.As his imagination takes over, Jackson dreams of incredible adventures filled with dragons, ocean monsters, freezer robots, snowman monsters, and even a mysterious Freezer Queen. Along the way, he discovers that sometimes the things we fear are not as scary as they seem.Filled with imagination, adventure, and fun, The Freezer Pop Monster is a heartwarming story about facing fears, exploring the unknown, and learning that courage often begins with taking one small step forward. Perfect for young readers who love adventure, creativity, and a little bit of mystery.Six-year-old Jackson has a problem. His family just got a huge new deep freezer, and inside are boxes and boxes of delicious Freezer Pops. There is only one catch: Jackson's mom says the Freezer Pops are rewards for helping with chores.But Jackson doesn't want to wait.One day, he sneaks down to the basement to grab a Freezer Pop without permission. Just as he reaches the giant freezer, he hears strange groans, rattles, bangs, and growls coming from inside. Terrified, Jackson races upstairs convinced that monsters are guarding the treats.As his imagination takes over, Jackson dreams of incredible adventures filled with dragons, ocean monsters, freezer robots, snowman monsters, and even a mysterious Freezer Queen. Along the way, he discovers that sometimes the things we fear are not as scary as they seem.Filled with imagination, adventure, and fun, The Freezer Pop Monster is a heartwarming story about facing fears, exploring the unknown, and learning that courage often begins with taking one small step forward. Perfect for young readers who love adventure, creativity, and a little bit of mystery.About the AuthorShannon Priestley has been an educator for over two decades, sharing his love of reading and creativity with students of all ages. He has a background in English and children’s literature from MTSU and currently teaches high school Reading in Middle Tennessee. Blending his passion for education with a lifelong love of storytelling, Shannon brings warmth and imagination to his books. When he’s not teaching or writing, he enjoys traveling with his wife and son, discovering new stories, places, and inspiration along the way. Read more