Monsters United

Monsters United!

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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!

Giveaway #1: 2 April – 6 April
Giveaway #2: 30 April – 4 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.
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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.)

[COMING SOON] 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”.

Fantasy Reads
Check out this curated collection of English and Mother Tongue fairy tale titles to discover Andersen’s magical worlds!
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Activity Packages
Take a deep dive into Andersen’s famous stories through our activity packages containing fun lesson guides!
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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!
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(Last updated on 9 April 2021)

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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

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

The Story of King Midas
Teen Reading Ambassadors Zoe and Ziv tell the tale of King Midas in this dramatised storytelling.
(Click on the image to watch the storytelling video)

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.
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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.
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(Last updated on 15 October 2020)

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.

Monsters United Adventure Booklets

Download your very own Adventure Booklets by clicking on the images below! Each one contains fun activities and book recommendations.

ZECKY’S SPACE ADVENTURE	ROOKY’S HORRIFIC ADVENTURE

CAMY’S FANTASTICAL ADVENTURE	HUTSY’S GREATEST ADVENTURE