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The Friendly Little Monster

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On Halloween night, your child dresses up brave and bold and befriends the sweetest little monster of all. A not-too-spooky story of costumes, giggles, and treats.

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Softcover$38.90Printed keepsake
Hardcover$42.90Premium keepsake

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  • Truly their faceBuilt from one photo, recognizable across all 12 chapters.
  • 12 illustrated chaptersA real story arc, warm hyper-realistic art.
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How the adventure unfolds

These are just sample lines. Your book is written fresh for your child - their name woven through every page, with the words, sentence length and tone tuned to their age, and shaped by the story, interests and details you choose.

A costume being got into, mostly successfully, with one arm in the wrong hole.
Chapter One

A Spooky Costume

Your child put on the bravest costume and set off into the crisp Halloween night.

A costume being got into, mostly successfully, with one arm in the wrong hole.

The monster met at the gate: knee-high, extremely fluffy, waving with both hands.
Chapter Two

A Little Monster

A tiny, googly-eyed monster popped out - not scary at all, just hoping for a friend.

The monster met at the gate: knee-high, extremely fluffy, waving with both hands.

A bucket of sweets held up to the light, being counted rather than eaten.
Chapter Three

Treats and Giggles

Together your child and the little monster shared a giggly night full of treats and fun.

A bucket of sweets held up to the light, being counted rather than eaten.

These three sample the opening, middle and ending of a 12-chapter book. All twelve are drawn with your child in them when the book is made: the cover and chapter one free in your preview, the remaining eleven once you order.

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Who the Friendly Little Monster is for

The Friendly Little Monster is the Halloween book for a household that is not sure about Halloween. Nothing jumps out, nothing is scary, and the monster is the smallest and least frightening thing in the story. It is a common choice for a three or four-year-old going out for the first time.

Nought to eight, weighted young. The pleasure is in costumes and treats rather than in fright, so a seven-year-old who wants a real scare will be disappointed. Reading level set at setup keeps the sentences short for a first Halloween.

For Adam, who chose the costume in July and did not waver once.
Every book opens on a dedication page. You write your own - this is one that suits this story.
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Common questions

What age is The Friendly Little Monster for?

The Friendly Little Monster is written for ages 0-8. The story is generated at the reading level you pick during setup, so the same book works at the younger or older end of that range.

How is The Friendly Little Monster personalized?

You upload one photo of your child. That photo becomes the illustrated hero - same face shape, hair and skin tone - and stays recognizable across all 12 chapters. Their name, age and a dedication are woven in too.

How long is the book, and what formats are there?

Twelve illustrated chapters, one full-page illustration per chapter. Digital is $14.90, softcover $38.90 and hardcover $42.90 plus shipping; the hardcover is a 8x8 inch matt-laminated keepsake.

Can I see it before I pay?

Yes. The cover and the whole first chapter - artwork included - are generated free. You only pay if you want the remaining eleven chapters.

Will it actually look like them?

  • Reference portrait: Deep brown skin, tightly coiled hair, age 5The illustrated character kept from it: Deep brown skin, tightly coiled hairDeep brown skin, tightly coiled hair
  • Reference portrait: Fine, fair, barely-there hair, age 1The illustrated character kept from it: Fine, fair, barely-there hairFine, fair, barely-there hair
  • Reference portrait: Straight black hair with a fringe, age 7The illustrated character kept from it: Straight black hair with a fringeStraight black hair with a fringe
  • Reference portrait: Curly ginger hair and freckles, age 4The illustrated character kept from it: Curly ginger hair and frecklesCurly ginger hair and freckles
  • Reference portrait: Round glasses, age 6The illustrated character kept from it: Round glassesRound glasses
  • Reference portrait: Long braids with beads, age 8The illustrated character kept from it: Long braids with beadsLong braids with beads
  • Reference portrait: A visible hearing aid, age 5The illustrated character kept from it: A visible hearing aidA visible hearing aid
  • Reference portrait: A baby with no hair, 6 monthsThe illustrated character kept from it: A baby with no hairA baby with no hair

Skin tone, hair texture and freckles all carried through - including the cases most generators get wrong. See it up close

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