This Little Monster: A Spooky Nursery Rhyme

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Age Range
1+
Release Date
July 15, 2025
ISBN
978-1665973168
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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?

Editor review

1 review
Spooky Board Book
(Updated: June 04, 2026)
Overall rating
 
5.0
Plot
 
5.0
Characters
 
5.0
Writing Style
 
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
5.0
This Little Monster puts a fun twist on the “This Little Piggy” nursery rhyme by including several spooky friends preparing for a spectacular Halloween night. Nearby is a shy ghost who is hoping to be invited to this celebration. Maybe these monsters can lead the way to the haunted house for him.

What I Liked: For those of you who are familiar with the “This Little Piggy” nursery rhyme, this is a fun return to the nursery rhyme with new activities to engage with as new characters are introduced into the story. With each page, there’s a new monster joining in the fun, and the illustrations draw your attention to each page with fun activities that the characters are enjoying, such as making sweet treats and splashing along. The vibrant illustrations throughout create a fun color palette and also ensure that the monsters being introduced have a friendly demeanor and are approachable for young audiences.

Final Verdict: This Little Monster is a perfect board book for babies, as they will enjoy the vibrant colors and the fun rhyming pattern throughout the story. This board book is perfect for introducing children to books and to the celebrations that take place throughout Halloween. This book introduces young children to monsters in a manner that will make them inviting rather than create fear in young ones.
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