Book Series · 4 Books

Little Monster Books

In order from I Loathe You to Say Please, Little Monster!.

I Loathe You
Go to School, Little Monster
It's Halloween, Little Monster
Say Please, Little Monster!
I Loathe You
Go to School, Little Monster
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

I Loathe You
Sale price
$799
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

I Loathe You

By David Slonim

Big Monster humorously counts the ways it loathes Little Monster, revealing a unique bond.

24 pages
5.0/7 Bookroo experts
Summary: In a whimsical twist on affection, Big Monster humorously lists all the ways it loathes Little Monster. From tooth decay to blizzard snow, their playful banter reveals a special bond. As they navigate their quirky relationship, readers are invited to explore the fine line between loathing and love. What makes their connection so unique, and how far will their monsterly 'loathe' go? This delightful tale offers a tongue-in-cheek celebration of an unusual friendship, leaving readers to ponder the true meaning of love.
In reading order

Little Monster Series

4 books · Published 2012–2022

#1

I Loathe You

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Big Monster humorously counts the ways it loathes Little Monster, revealing a unique bond.

#2

Go to School, Little Monster

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2015

Little Monster faces first-day school jitters and forgotten lunch. Can he find friends and fun?

#3

It's Halloween, Little Monster

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A young monster experiences Halloween for the first time while navigating spooky sights with the help of a reassuring parent.

Say Please, Little Monster!

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2022

Discover the three magic words every little monster should know.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Little Monster series?

There are 4 books in the Little Monster series. It began with I Loathe You in 2012, and the newest book, Say Please, Little Monster!, was published in 2022.

What order should you read the Little Monster books in?

Start with I Loathe You and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Little Monster books best for?

The series is best for ages 2–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Little Monster to life.

01

David Slonim

Author & Illustrator
02

Sandra Magsamen

Author & Illustrator
03

Helen Ketteman

Author
04

Bonnie Leick

Illustrator

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