Flipping the Fear: Montell and Kristin Jordan’s New Children’s Book Teaches Kids to Face Fear with Faith

Grammy Award-winning recording artist Montell Jordan and his wife, Kristin Jordan, are turning a simple bedtime conversation into a powerful tool to help children face their fears. Their new children’s book, Shilo and the Not-So-Scary Girl Above His Bed, flips a familiar childhood fear on its head: What if the monster under the bed is actually afraid of you? Inspired by a real moment with their own son, the story introduces readers to Shilo, a young monster who is convinced there is something frightening above his bed—a little girl. As Shilo wrestles with his fear, he learns to pause, pray, remember what is true, and find the courage to take a brave step forward. “When our son was little, he was afraid there was a monster under his bed, and one night I asked him, ‘What if the monster is actually afraid of you?’ That simple question changed the way he saw his fear,” Kristin shared. “Years later, it became the heart of Shilo.”

The book, created for children ages 3-7, offers an age-appropriate way for children to understand an important lesson: courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s learning what to do when fear shows up. The Jordans envision Shilo’s character and message reaching far beyond the page, helping children build courage, navigate big feelings, and remember that they don’t have to face frightening moments alone. “We want Shilo to be more than a character kids love,” Montell added. “Being brave doesn’t mean you never feel afraid; it means fear doesn’t get to decide what you do next. If Shilo can help a child take a breath, remember that God is with them, and take one brave step forward, then we’ve accomplished something much bigger than simply writing a children’s book.” Shilo and the Not-So-Scary Girl Above His Bed is available for preorder now and releases nationwide on September 1, 2026.