This Little Monster

Name: This Little Monster
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781665973168
Price: 14.99 NZD
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A Spooky Nursery Rhyme

By Dori Elys

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Brief Description

Illustrated by award-winning artist Kathryn Selbert, this Halloween-themed board book is a twist on the “This Little Piggy” nursery rhyme full of sweet friends and gentle haunts! This little monster went to the market. This little monster stayed home. This little monster brewed sweet treats. This... Read More

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Description

Illustrated by award-winning artist Kathryn Selbert, this Halloween-themed board book is a twist on the “This Little Piggy” nursery rhyme full of sweet friends and gentle haunts!

This little monster went to the market.
This little monster stayed home.
This little monster brewed sweet treats.
This little monster made none.

Follow a group of adorably spooky friends as they prepare for the ultimate Halloween night. A shy ghost looms nearby, hoping to be invited to the celebration. Will these little monsters lead him all the way to the haunted home?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781665973168

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Board book

Date Published: 15 July 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Little Simon

Illustration: f-c; gloss UV cvr (no sfx)

Contributors:

Illustrated by Kathryn Selbert

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 193g

Pages: 22

Collections

Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dori Elys

About the Author

Dori Elys both writes and edits children’s books. She lives in New York City with her furry best friend.

Kathryn Selbert is a freelance illustrator and designer currently living in New York City with her French bulldog Margot and tea-loving boyfriend. She earned her BFA in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design. Her work is inspired by the people she meets in her everyday life, our colorful world, flora and fauna, and having fun.

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