This Little Monster: A Spooky Nursery Rhyme
By (Author) Dori Elys
Illustrated by Kathryn Selbert
Simon & Schuster
Little Simon
15th October 2025
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures
Early years: verse, rhymes and wordplay
Board book
22
Width 152mm, Height 152mm, Spine 1mm
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
Dori Elysboth writes and edits childrens books. She lives in New York City with her furry best friend.
Kathryn Selbertis 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.