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Ten Little Monsters
Ten little monsters set off in search of adventure. But what will the ten little monsters do when they meet a howling werewolf, a giant spider and other scaries in the night?
A monster stomp of a book with lots of things to spot and count on every page, this noisy rhyming story from the creators of the bestselling Ten Little Pirates is perfect for sharing again and again.
A monster stomp of a book with lots of things to spot and count on every page, this noisy rhyming story from the creators of the bestselling Ten Little Pirates is perfect for sharing again and again.
32 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2016
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September 4, 2016
I love this. Lovely colourful illustrations and rhyming story of trick or treating monsters who gradually vanish. The little mummy is the best.
September 21, 2016
I love these books! Following on from Princesses and Dinosaurs (we haven't read Pirates yet!) another great instalment from Mike Brownlow. Instant love from Ivy.
October 9, 2019
This is an easy to read countdown book, using the numbers 1-10. The art is very cute, but isn't anything especially standout, although the unique monster designs are fun.
This book may be better for one-on-one reading, instead of for something like Storytime. There tends to be a lot happening on each page, and the illustrations are small. Sitting with someone and being able to point out all of the fun stuff on the page would be enjoyable, but when I presented this in a Storytime setting, I found that the people further back couldn't really enjoy the style as much.
This book may be better for one-on-one reading, instead of for something like Storytime. There tends to be a lot happening on each page, and the illustrations are small. Sitting with someone and being able to point out all of the fun stuff on the page would be enjoyable, but when I presented this in a Storytime setting, I found that the people further back couldn't really enjoy the style as much.
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November 17, 2020This has definitely got to be one of my favourite children's books. This book has helped me to teach my daughter how to count backwards from 10 and we have a great laugh along the way. Not only is it the perfect halloween book but its a great read at any time of year and day. Ten Little Monsters is a frequent bedtime book in this house. Children aged 1 and 2.
October 17, 2022
This fun, highly enjoyable rhyming story with a focus on counting from 10 to 0 is the perfect read aloud for the spooky season with children aged 3+ Generally the books in this collection are a guarenteed hit with young readers so I've no doubt pupils in junior/senior infants will enjoy reading this with me as we approach the Halloween holidays!
August 7, 2017
Scarlett aged 6 ****
Poppy aged 4 *****
Poppy aged 4 *****
October 17, 2017
We loved this board book! The illustrations are fantastic and the story incorporates all the spookiness of Halloween without being scary for early readers :)
July 26, 2018
Little one liked it.
January 9, 2019
Fun. Good for counting
September 14, 2024
A fun counting backwards book for the youngest kids.
November 8, 2024
What a hit this series has been!
December 13, 2024
2 year old loved this book. My 2 year old "read" this book on her own and wanted me to read it to her again after I finished it the first time. Pretty cute book
April 22, 2026
i just read this three times to a kid with all the special effects and sounds. great book!!
January 6, 2017
Halloween is a strange event, it has been increasingly Americanised and sold to children as a fun day of scary activities and sweets. However, if you think about it, dressing your child as an undead bride or blood sucking vampire actually seems a little odd. These are the same kids that get scared when Brian Blessed shouts on TV, yet they are happy to cover themselves in fake blood. Creating a book that is Halloween themed is a balance of making it exciting, but not scary; sometimes the books can be both.
Ten little monsters are all out together when one by one they are plucked away, be it by a werewolf, ghost or witch. How many of the tiny tykes will make it to the end of the book and a happy surprise? Teach your child all about counting from 10 to 1, whilst also padding their knowledge of the undead.
‘‘Ten Little Monsters’’ by Mike Brownlow and Simon Rickerty is one of a series of counting books that has already covered the likes of pirates and princesses, but this time the duo tackle a holiday special in the form of Halloween and they go out all guns blazing. Each of the Little Monsters is a classic architype including a zombie, a mummy and a skeleton. They look cute, but when it comes down to it, they are monsters!
As an educational tool, ‘‘Little Monsters’’ is your classic ten to one counting book. The secret to these is a great theme and some good rhymes. Here the book is very strong. The monster theme is portrayed brilliantly by Rickerty’s drawings, all spooky castles and mad monsters. Each double spread is packed with imagery and colour. Added to this is Brownlow’s words that scan well, although one or two of them are a little tricky to pull off. What you get in the book is essentially a retelling of Ten Green Bottles, but portrayed in the form of a series of child kidnappings.
It is here that the book is a little of the scary side. It may seem obvious that a book all about walking corpses would make a child fearful, but the likes of [[BOO! by Jonathan Litton and Fhiona Galloway]] or the classic ‘‘Funnybones’’ show that with a deft hand the horrific can actually just be fun. Although Rickerty’s illustrations are super cute and colourful there is a lot happening upon the page. There are monsters and Ghoulies and manifestations everywhere and the idea of the children going missing is a little scary.
Those readers that can make it to the end will be in for a reassuring surprise, but a more sensitive child may not make it that far. ‘‘Ten Little Monsters’’ is a wonderful book for the right child, but I have no doubt it may scare some little ones, so be aware of your child’s levels of bravery before purchasing or borrowing this title. Original review on bookbag.co.uk
Ten little monsters are all out together when one by one they are plucked away, be it by a werewolf, ghost or witch. How many of the tiny tykes will make it to the end of the book and a happy surprise? Teach your child all about counting from 10 to 1, whilst also padding their knowledge of the undead.
‘‘Ten Little Monsters’’ by Mike Brownlow and Simon Rickerty is one of a series of counting books that has already covered the likes of pirates and princesses, but this time the duo tackle a holiday special in the form of Halloween and they go out all guns blazing. Each of the Little Monsters is a classic architype including a zombie, a mummy and a skeleton. They look cute, but when it comes down to it, they are monsters!
As an educational tool, ‘‘Little Monsters’’ is your classic ten to one counting book. The secret to these is a great theme and some good rhymes. Here the book is very strong. The monster theme is portrayed brilliantly by Rickerty’s drawings, all spooky castles and mad monsters. Each double spread is packed with imagery and colour. Added to this is Brownlow’s words that scan well, although one or two of them are a little tricky to pull off. What you get in the book is essentially a retelling of Ten Green Bottles, but portrayed in the form of a series of child kidnappings.
It is here that the book is a little of the scary side. It may seem obvious that a book all about walking corpses would make a child fearful, but the likes of [[BOO! by Jonathan Litton and Fhiona Galloway]] or the classic ‘‘Funnybones’’ show that with a deft hand the horrific can actually just be fun. Although Rickerty’s illustrations are super cute and colourful there is a lot happening upon the page. There are monsters and Ghoulies and manifestations everywhere and the idea of the children going missing is a little scary.
Those readers that can make it to the end will be in for a reassuring surprise, but a more sensitive child may not make it that far. ‘‘Ten Little Monsters’’ is a wonderful book for the right child, but I have no doubt it may scare some little ones, so be aware of your child’s levels of bravery before purchasing or borrowing this title. Original review on bookbag.co.uk
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10/25/2018
2019 This is Kane’s favorite this year. We read it 3-4 times a day.
9/2/2022
9/27/2021
10/2/2020
9/26/2019
10/25/2018
2019 This is Kane’s favorite this year. We read it 3-4 times a day.
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