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Little Monsters
Theyâ re back! Hilarious and hair-raising, these internationally best-selling pop-ups make the perfect Halloween treats.
"This little monster plays with his food.
This little monsterâ s rather rude. . . . "
And youâ ve never seen monsters like these! Wiggly and squiggly, splashy and flashy, these creatures leap out in comic glory. When a spectacled specimen pops up at the end, kids can peer into its lenses and laugh at the silliest monster of all.
"This little monster plays with his food.
This little monsterâ s rather rude. . . . "
And youâ ve never seen monsters like these! Wiggly and squiggly, splashy and flashy, these creatures leap out in comic glory. When a spectacled specimen pops up at the end, kids can peer into its lenses and laugh at the silliest monster of all.
10 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1986
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About the author
Jan Pieńkowski
221 books49 followersJan Michel Pieńkowski is a Polish-born British illustrator and author of children's books. He is probably best known for his Meg and Mog books with writer Helen Nicoll and for his pop-up books, including Haunted House (winner of the 1980 Kate Greenaway Medal), Robot, Dinner Time, Good Night and seventeen others.
Pieńkowski illustrated his first book at the age of eight, as a present for his father. During World War II, Pieńkowski's family moved about Europe, finally settling in Herefordshire, England in 1946. He attended the Cardinal Vaughan School in London, and later read English and Classics at King's College, Cambridge.
After leaving university Pieńkowski founded the Gallery Five greeting cards company. He began illustrating children's books in his spare time, but soon found the work taking over all his time. He began working with children's author Joan Aiken in 1968; he later won the first of two Kate Greenaway Medals in 1972 for his illustrations for Aiken's The Kingdom Under the Sea.
Pieńkowski has had a life-long interest in stage design. He was commissioned to provide designs for Theatre de Complicite, Beauty and the Beast for the Royal Ballet, and Sleeping Beauty at Disneyland Paris.
In 2005 Pienkowski contracted a civil partnership with David Walser, with whom he has been in a relationship for over forty years.
Pienkowski suffers from bipolar disorder.
Pieńkowski illustrated his first book at the age of eight, as a present for his father. During World War II, Pieńkowski's family moved about Europe, finally settling in Herefordshire, England in 1946. He attended the Cardinal Vaughan School in London, and later read English and Classics at King's College, Cambridge.
After leaving university Pieńkowski founded the Gallery Five greeting cards company. He began illustrating children's books in his spare time, but soon found the work taking over all his time. He began working with children's author Joan Aiken in 1968; he later won the first of two Kate Greenaway Medals in 1972 for his illustrations for Aiken's The Kingdom Under the Sea.
Pieńkowski has had a life-long interest in stage design. He was commissioned to provide designs for Theatre de Complicite, Beauty and the Beast for the Royal Ballet, and Sleeping Beauty at Disneyland Paris.
In 2005 Pienkowski contracted a civil partnership with David Walser, with whom he has been in a relationship for over forty years.
Pienkowski suffers from bipolar disorder.
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October 20, 2019
¡Cómo envidiaba a mi prima este precioso libro! Ojalá esté reeditado, porque es una joya.
December 28, 2023
This is silly i like it but i want more
May 10, 2018
Young readers will delight in discovering each of the different “monsters” that pop up in this charming book as each page is turned. And when they reach the last page, what monster will they find lurking there?
There’s no story here, just a series of intricate pop-ups for young children to enjoy.
There’s no story here, just a series of intricate pop-ups for young children to enjoy.
July 8, 2018
I came across my childhood copy of this while sorting some book boxes I had in storage. And after 20 odd is still perfect working order and made me smile. Brightened my day and now on my special book shelf, in pride of place.
February 6, 2017
1/27/17 Forgot to have a book ready for Movement storytime. Again. Went into the closet and grabbed this. And it was great. They loved the pop-ups. And really loved the end with them being the monster at the end.
March 12, 2014
The pop outs in this book make this book very interesting and engaging. This book could be used to teach children why we don't play with our food,or be rude, or fight. This book is an interactive and fun read.
October 27, 2014
This is a beautiful rhyming pop-up book that would make an excellent addition to any collection. It is great as a read-aloud or for a one-on-one story share. The images are beautiful and funny, while the rhyme pulls you forward. A great, quick read!
December 2, 2014
Such a cute book. I am amazed at how well these pop up books are made. With this book I would read it to 1st graders and then have them decorate there own monster. Let them get creative. I know that they would be fascinated with this book.
November 17, 2008
This has to be my favorite book right now. Every page has a pop-up of a scary monster face.
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November 18, 2010pequenos monstruos
February 17, 2011
A gorgeous, colorful, pop-up book. Both the little one and I appreciated it- she wasn't scared by the monsters, and I was terrified she'd rip out all those delightful pop up pieces.
October 1, 2014
This is one of my favorite pop-ups for really young children. It's filed safely away on my kids' shelf.
November 11, 2014
I got a chuckle out of this pop-up book.
July 2, 2014
More sophisticated pop-ups than most mini books.
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