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One Little Monster
A sleep deprived kid creates monsters of his own to banish the ones that are keeping him awake in this fiendishly funny picture book that’s the perfect counting and bedtime story.
In graphic artist and designer Mark Gonyea’s clever counting book, a little boy snuggles in for a nap, but much to his surprise, silly little monsters pop up wherever he looks. First there’s one at the window, then two appear when he blinks, and three pop out when one of the monsters sneezes. Before he knows it, there are ten kooky creatures in his room. But will the little boy find a way to outsmart those pesky pests?
In graphic artist and designer Mark Gonyea’s clever counting book, a little boy snuggles in for a nap, but much to his surprise, silly little monsters pop up wherever he looks. First there’s one at the window, then two appear when he blinks, and three pop out when one of the monsters sneezes. Before he knows it, there are ten kooky creatures in his room. But will the little boy find a way to outsmart those pesky pests?
40 pages, Hardcover
Published July 24, 2018
About the author
Mark Gonyea
21 books10 followersBorn in northern New York seven years before I saw Star Wars for the first time. While spending the better portion of my early life watching tv, going to movies and playing video games, little did I realize this was to be the essential ground work for a career in cartooning, graphic design and kids books.
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October 17, 2018
I love the colorful graphic illustrations, and the rhymes in this one!
PLUS - it's gross, and there are LEGO bricks all over the floor! (Reminds me of home - aaah!)
PLUS - it's gross, and there are LEGO bricks all over the floor! (Reminds me of home - aaah!)
August 13, 2018
A poem I wrote inspired by the book One Little Monster:
Monsters, monsters all around.
Monsters big and tall, and monsters small and round.
Monsters, monsters in my head.
Monsters to be banished before I go to bed.
One Little Monster is so fun and energetic. It is about a little boy who is getting ready for bed; however, before he falls asleep he starts counting monsters instead of sheep. Follow along as he imagines and expels 10 unique monsters to keep his mind occupied before dozing off. The illustrations are so bright and lively, they almost jump right out of the page. Author/illustrator Mark Gonyea's rhyme scheme is in the vein of “One Two, Buckle My Shoe,” so readers will anticipate upcoming numbers before you even flip the page.
If your little one is into monsters and creepy crawlies, this would make a great bedtime story for your wind down routine. The book also makes a good option for storytime sessions about monsters, counting, or sleepy time. Pair it with Ed Emberley’s Nighty Night Little Green Monster if you’re looking for a suitable companion story.
Monsters, monsters all around.
Monsters big and tall, and monsters small and round.
Monsters, monsters in my head.
Monsters to be banished before I go to bed.
One Little Monster is so fun and energetic. It is about a little boy who is getting ready for bed; however, before he falls asleep he starts counting monsters instead of sheep. Follow along as he imagines and expels 10 unique monsters to keep his mind occupied before dozing off. The illustrations are so bright and lively, they almost jump right out of the page. Author/illustrator Mark Gonyea's rhyme scheme is in the vein of “One Two, Buckle My Shoe,” so readers will anticipate upcoming numbers before you even flip the page.
If your little one is into monsters and creepy crawlies, this would make a great bedtime story for your wind down routine. The book also makes a good option for storytime sessions about monsters, counting, or sleepy time. Pair it with Ed Emberley’s Nighty Night Little Green Monster if you’re looking for a suitable companion story.
November 7, 2017
So cute, this book actually made me laugh out loud when the boogie monster arrived.
November 27, 2018
One Little Monster by Mark Gonyea. PICTURE BOOK. Aladdin (Simon & Schuster), 2018. $18.
9781534406742
BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
What do you count when you're trying to sleep? This little guy can't help but count monsters because they keep adding up in his bedroom!
Vivid illustrations and cute rhymes! A fun monster-counting book from an author who loves color and graphic design.One reference to flatulence.
M. Kijek, Library Teacher
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9781534406742
BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
What do you count when you're trying to sleep? This little guy can't help but count monsters because they keep adding up in his bedroom!
Vivid illustrations and cute rhymes! A fun monster-counting book from an author who loves color and graphic design.One reference to flatulence.
M. Kijek, Library Teacher
https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/20...
November 19, 2018
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Funny monster counting book. Nice illustrations that are simple yet entertaining. Snot and farts make fun additions to the monster pack. But if you're easily offended by those things, look elsewhere. Good fit for kids who like slightly gross things.
I did like the human boy's character. I love the way he thought outside the box, so to speak.
Fun book overall.
Funny monster counting book. Nice illustrations that are simple yet entertaining. Snot and farts make fun additions to the monster pack. But if you're easily offended by those things, look elsewhere. Good fit for kids who like slightly gross things.
I did like the human boy's character. I love the way he thought outside the box, so to speak.
Fun book overall.
March 6, 2019
Age: Toddler-Preschool
Counting: 1-10
Monsters multiply one by one, sometimes in gross ways (much to the delight of the children listeners). Illustrations are reminiscent of Rebecca Emberly's "There Was an Old Monster" with a stark black background layered with monsters made mainly of circles and triangles.
Counting: 1-10
Monsters multiply one by one, sometimes in gross ways (much to the delight of the children listeners). Illustrations are reminiscent of Rebecca Emberly's "There Was an Old Monster" with a stark black background layered with monsters made mainly of circles and triangles.
July 25, 2018
A young boy keeps finding more and more monsters.
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July 26, 2018This book had decent rhymes with some creativity.
Bedtime book if your kid isn't already afraid of monsters.
Bedtime book if your kid isn't already afraid of monsters.
September 12, 2018
Cute counting book with the perfect amount of text. A little too much body humor for me to do in a library program, but it's entertaining one-on-one
October 3, 2018
A not-too-spooky monster book in rhyme, meant for practicing counting 1-10.
October 22, 2018
Cute counting story where the number of monsters keeps going up until it reaches 10.
November 14, 2018
My listener wasn't too impressed with this book. He didn't like the "cloud" monsters.
December 3, 2018
Fun counting, good rhymes, and entertaining body humor. What's for a preschooler not to love?
December 28, 2018
funny!
February 9, 2019
A lovely little counting book. It's super colorful, simple, cute, and a little gross too. All the ingredients for a perfect little book to help kids count.
April 1, 2024
A lot of counting books are really dull, but this one isn’t! Very colorful, engaging, and fun!
August 30, 2024
This counting book would appeal to boys.
September 30, 2025
counting, and colorful monsters.
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