Eduardo hears noises coming from behind a second, scary and creepy door in his bedroom that leads into the attic. Whip, whip! Rattle, rattle! Bang, bang! And it's not the door to his bedroom. His vivid imagination leads him to believe it might be a monster. But when Eduardo gathers up his courage to open the attic door, he's knocked backward by a gust of cold air. Eduardo squeals, slams the door closed, and hides under his covers. Eduardo's mom rushes into the bedroom and they both enter the attic to investigate. They find the attic window is open, and a broken shutter banging against the house. Eduardo tells mom he wants to move into the bedroom across the hall where there is no extra door! The Attic Door MAY 23, 2025 Posted by Literary Titan "The Attic Door is a delightful and touching story about a little boy named Eduardo who faces a mysterious and creepy door in his new bedroom. Strange noises in the night send him into a panic, clutching his stuffed alligator, Russell, for protection. What follows is a sweet mix of fear, bravery, and humor as Eduardo musters the courage to investigate with the help of his mom. The book closes on a gentle note of honesty and resilience as Eduardo blames his bedwetting on poor Russell, all while asserting his bravery. I found the writing charming and real. Tayloe taps into a very honest childhood fear—the unknown creaks and groans of a new home—and brings it to life with warmth and humor. The dialogue is simple but full of personality, especially Eduardo's conversations with Russell, which made me smile. I appreciated how Tayloe handled bedwetting without shame, turning it into a small moment of tenderness and trust between a child and a parent. There's a genuine affection in every sentence. The pacing was smooth, and the sounds were fun to read aloud and added a playful layer of tension that kids will enjoy. David Barrow's illustrations are just as memorable. They have a soft and cozy quality while still capturing the spooky tension of the attic door. There's a touch of whimsy in the way he draws Eduardo and Russell that made me feel nostalgic. The art is expressive but not overwhelming, which gives room for the words to breathe. It's a perfect pairing. I absolutely adored the scene where Eduardo and Russell are peeking out from under the covers. The Attic Door is about facing fears, learning what's real and what's imagined, and growing just a little bit braver. I'd recommend it for kids ages 4-8, especially those dealing with new routines, big changes, or nighttime worries. It's a warm hug of a story with a wink and a giggle tucked inside. Parents will love reading this one aloud, and kids will see a bit of themselves in Eduardo." FIVE STARS Leslie Eva Tayloe is an author of children's picture books, writing stories that draw inspiration from her own life experiences. Her books include, I'm Fishing with Pop-Pop Today, Save the Trees, and Eduardo's Attic Door. Leslie authored an article titled Marketing Group Helps Writers which was published by Children's Book Insider, 2023. She has presented at the Women in Publishing Summit, Arts in the Middle Festival, and for the Chesapeake Bay Writers. Leslie holds a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Maryland. She retired from the federal government, and thereafter, worked as a substitute teacher for elementary school-age children. She lives in Virginia, with her partner, Michael. She loves to fish on the Rappahannock River, read, take long walks with her black lab Frankie, and craft anything. Follow Leslie at: leslieevatayloe.com David specializes in drawing three-dimensional cartoon characters who always have more going on beyond the written words. David has illustrated over 10 books for Doodle and Peck Publishing including Flock of Fun by Raven Howell as well as the Mila Denton series of chapter books by Sandra Byrd Lawson and several books for self-published authors. Find him at DrawingDavidBarrow.com