Monsters United

Monsters United!

Hutsy’s Animated Book Launch!

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Read the Book!

Attend Adventure Storytelling and Craft Sessions

Try Out Hutsy’s Library Hunt!

D.I.Y. Hutsy Mini Book

Upcoming Books

Read the Book!

Join Hutsy on his very first adventure!
Read the animated book by clicking on the image below!

The Monsters from Monsters United have all put their stories into books to share with you! Discover how they each earned their chops as reading mascots. Stay tuned for more!

Camy: released in Sept 2022
Zecky: coming soon
Rooky: coming soon
Monsters United: coming soon

Attend Adventure Storytelling and Craft Sessions

For the whole of June, take part in Hutsy’s exclusive adventure storytelling and craft sessions at the public libraries! Click here for more information.

Library	Date, Time, and Venue
Geylang East Public Library	3rd June 2022, 3.30pm – 4.30pm, Activity Room at Level 1
Toa Payoh Public Library	4th June 2022, 11am – 12pm, Programme Zone at Level 3
Sembawang Public Library	4th June 2022, 11.30am – 12.30pm, Programme Room
Sengkang Public Library	4th June 2022, 3pm – 4pm, Programme Zone
Ang Mo Kio Public Library	8th June 2022, 3pm – 4pm, Activity Room
Choa Chu Kang Public Library	8th June 2022, 4pm – 5pm, Programme Zone
Serangoon Public Library	10th June 2022, 2.30pm – 3.30pm, Programme Zone
Jurong Regional Library (Mascot meet-and-greet special event)	11th June 2022, 10.30am – 11.45am and 2pm – 3.30pm, Programme Zone at Level 1
Yishun Public Library	11th June 2022, 12pm – 1pm, Programme Zone
Bedok Public Library	11th June 2022, 3pm – 4pm, Programme Room
Jurong West Public Library	11th June 2022, 3.30pm – 4.30pm, Programme Zone at Level 1
Queenstown Public Library	18th June 2022, 10.30am – 11.30am, Programme Zone at Level 1
Bukit Batok Public Library	18th June 2022, 1pm – 2pm, Activity Room
Clementi Public Library	18th June 2022, 2pm – 3pm, Programme Zone
Pasir Ris Public Library	18th June 2022, 2pm – 3pm, Programme Zone
Woodlands Regional Library	18th June 2022, 3pm – 4pm, Programme Zone at Level 1
Bukit Panjang Public Library	25th June 2022, 12.30pm – 1.30pm, Stories Come Alive Room
Cheng San Public Library	25th June 2022, 2pm – 3pm, Activity Room
library@harbourfront	25th June 2022, 2pm – 3pm, Stories Come Alive Room
Tampines Regional Library	28th June 2022, 4pm – 5pm, Programme Zone at Level 6
Bishan Public Library	30th June 2022, 3.30pm – 4.30pm, Activity Room at Basement 1

Try Out Hutsy’s Library Hunt!

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This June, Hutsy has hidden three puzzles around the Children’s Section in libraries (except for library@orchard, library@chinatown and library@esplanade) for you to discover. Find and solve them all!

Scan any of the QR codes on the puzzles to key in your answers once you have all three answers. Happy hunting!

D.I.Y. Hutsy Mini Book

Free Printable! Hutsy’s Mini Book (click on the image to download)

Assemble your own adorable mini version of Hutsy’s book! Simply download and print the sheet to start. Watch the instructional video below for tips on putting your mini book together.

Upcoming Books

Stay tuned for the other Monsters United book releases!

Eager to uncover how Camy got her wand, Zecky her spectacles and Rooky his wings? How did the Monsters come together? Stick around for the other animated book releases!

Camy: released in Sept 2022
Zecky: coming soon
Rooky: coming soon
Monsters United: coming soon

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Celebrating Hans Christian Andersen!

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Monsters United is back this April bringing to you a celebration on the life and work of world-renowned author, Hans Christian Andersen! His birthday on 2 April is also celebrated together with International Children’s Book Day!

Immerse yourself in Andersen’s stories and the fantasy genre through thematic storytelling sessions at our public libraries and online offerings such as special videos, activity packages and a curated book list.

Two exclusive giveaways will be held as well – follow our Facebook page, Public Libraries Singapore, for more information on how to participate and stand a chance to win a Monsters United Goodie Bag!

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Giveaway #1: 2 April – 6 April
Giveaway #2: 30 April – 6 May

For more trivia, fun facts and book recommendations, follow our Instagram page, Public Libraries Singapore as well!

Stories and Tales

DIY Activities

| Activity Packages | STEAM Tinker Sheets |

Andersen Storytelling and Super Storytastic
Enjoy Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tales at our Public Libraries! Join us in these exclusive storytelling sessions for 4-6 year olds, and Super Storytastic sessions for 7-10 year olds.
(Click on the image to find a session.)

Introduction to Hans Christian Andersen
Get to know the famous author better, as our librarian Sheena recounts the life and works of Hans Christian Andersen.
(Click on the image to watch the video.)

The Emperor’s New Clothes
Join Teen Reading Ambassadors Hannah, Aveen, Jehvesh and James in this dramatised retelling of Andersen’s classic tale, “The Emperor’s New Clothes”.
(Click on the image to watch the video.)

Fantasy Reads
Check out this curated collection of English and Mother Tongue fairy tale titles to discover Andersen’s magical worlds!
(Click on the image.)

Activity Packages
Take a deep dive into Andersen’s famous stories through our activity packages containing fun lesson guides!
(Click on the images.)

STEAM Tinker Sheets
Discover the joy of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (S.T.E.A.M.) through these printable activities featuring Camy, our fantasy-loving monster!
(Click on the images.)

(Last updated on 8 May 2021)

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Rooktober Fest 2020

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Monsters United is excited about Halloween, and has prepared an Escape Room game, videos, jokes and fun facts for you!

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We will also be having two Rooktober giveaways – follow our Facebook page, Public Libraries Singapore, for more information on how to participate.

Giveaway #1: 24 October – 28 October 2020
Giveaway #2: 7 November – 11 November 2020

Click on the images below to start your fang-tastic journey. Have a spook-tacular time!

Fun and Games

Stories and Tales

| Gods & Mythologies | Mythical Creatures | Spooky eReads |

The Great Library Escape (Escape Room Game)
Use your wits and help the monsters escape a mysterious library! (Click on the image to begin)

DIY Halloween Wings with Rooky!
Create your very own wings with Rooky in this DIY craft video.

You will need:

A large piece of fabric
Measuring tape
Glue
A pair of scissors (be sure to use this with adult supervision!)
A marker or chalk
Some clips
A piece of paper and pen/pencil
Any other crafts materials for decorations

Click on the links below to borrow Rooky’s eBook picks:

Origami for Children: 50 Marvels Made of Paper by Marcelina Grabowska-Piatek
The School Is Alive! by Jack Chabert
The Monsters’ Monster by Patrick McDonnell

Gods & Mythologies From Around the World
Find out about interesting myths and stories from around the world.
(Click on the image to begin)

Mythical Creatures From Around the World
Come delve into the wonderful, weird, and sometimes wacky world of monsters.
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Halloween Jokes to Share!
Tickle your funny bone and keep your spirits high with these Halloween-themed jokes.
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Fun Facts About “Halloween” From Around the World
Find out more about how “Halloween” is experienced by different cultures around the world.
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Rooky’s Spooky eBOOklist
We’re creepin’ it real with these spine-tingling, hair-raising eReads.
(Click on the image to begin)

(Last updated on 15 October 2020)

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What is Monsters United?

Monsters United is a quartet of loveable monsters that aims to ignite the joy of reading and learning in children aged 7 to 9. Comprising adventurous Hutsy, fantastical Camy, techy Zecky and spooky Rooky, Monsters United expands children’s reading appetites by introducing them to different genres, and engages children and their communities with library programmes and experiences.