This Little Monster: A Spooky Nursery Rhyme

by Dori Elys, Kathryn Selbert (illustrator)

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?

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Halloween

22 pages, Board Book

Published July 15, 2025

Reviews

[Rebekah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so cute! I loved the art.

[Annie MacPherson · Rating 1 out of 5]

The illustrations were stylistically cute, but did not support the narrative, which was confusing until I read it for the third or fourth time!

[Paulette · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lovely, lovely artwork…but is this a story?

[Amber · Rating 2 out of 5]

Toddler and preschool

[Hope · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read at Uncle Kevin’s house