{"product_id":"be-my-howlentine-valentines-day-in-monster-town-hardcover","title":"Be My Howlentine: Valentine's Day in Monster Town - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDona Herweck Rice\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKelly Kennedy\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA feel-good mashup of two favorite holidays--Halloween \u0026amp; Valentine's Day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eMonster Town\u003c\/b\u003e, every day is \u003cb\u003eHalloween\u003c\/b\u003e, until \u003ci\u003eWolfie O'Howler\u003c\/i\u003e falls head-over-paws for the witch next door. Determined to show \u003ci\u003eSelena Witchington\u003c\/i\u003e how much he cares, Wolfie hatches a plan to bring \u003cb\u003eValentine's Day\u003c\/b\u003e to town for the very first time. He and his monster friends work together to create a celebration that's equal parts spooky and sweet, with heart-eyed jack-o-lanterns, mummy-wrapped gifts, and a serenade under the full moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis charming tale blends the excitement of \u003cb\u003eHalloween\u003c\/b\u003e with the warmth of \u003cb\u003eValentine's Day\u003c\/b\u003e, offering a story that sparks laughter, empathy, and a genuine love of reading. Children ages \u003cb\u003e4-8\u003c\/b\u003e and their grown-ups will love the clever wordplay, expressive artwork, and the spirited residents of \u003cb\u003eMonster Town\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eJoin the fun!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou'll love the spirited residents and playful storytelling--perfect for \u003cb\u003eHalloween\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eValentine's Day\u003c\/b\u003e, and any monster-themed storytime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading can spark clever wordplay as well as conversations about holidays and courage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtend the fun beyond the book with creative and engaging ideas for classroom or at-home activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBe My Howlentine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a fun, emotionally intelligent story that kids and adults will love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDona Herweck Rice\u003c\/b\u003e is the prolific author of books, stories, and poems for children of all ages. She's written hundreds of books and more on just about every topic under the sun, from acrobats to zucchini and everything in between. She has also written award-winning books and curriculums for educators, especially on the subjects of writing and language arts. In fact, her first publications were a series for teachers on how to teach writing in the classroom. She spearheaded the development of Write TIME for Kids, which earned the Golden Lamp award for curriculum from the Association of American Publishers. Her writing is featured heavily in such acclaimed series as Focused Phonics, Untold Stories, Fiction Readers, Nonfiction Readers, Learn and Create, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDona's best-selling children's title with more than 13,000 copies is \u003ci\u003eHow Plants Grow\u003c\/i\u003e, and her most recent titles include dozens of books for the Exploration Storytime series, two titles in the Curious Me!(TM) board book series, and \u003ci\u003eRide with Rampage\u003c\/i\u003e in partnership with the Los Angeles Rams. When Dona visits classrooms to talk about being an author, the most requested titles include \u003ci\u003eHistory's Mysteries\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBad Guys and Gals of the Wild West\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOh, Rats!\u003c\/i\u003e--the latter being one of Dona's particular favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDona is the creator of Cam E. Chameleon, the enchanting little reptile featured in her books \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Cam E. Chameleon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCam and Sam's Colorful Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e. Observant readers can also find Cam singing and dancing throughout the illustrated retelling of \u003ci\u003eIf You're Happy and You Know It\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriting is Dona's passion, but she also loves reading, live theater, and handmade arts and crafts, with many artists and creatives in all mediums among her extended family. Dona was a preschool and middle school teacher and is an acting coach for all ages. She lives in southern California with her husband, son, and one cute, silly, and loveable little dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKelly Kennedy\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist and a children's book writer and illustrator. He is best known for illustrating the Dr. Seuss book \u003ci\u003eMaybe You Should Fly a Jet! Maybe You Should Be a Vet!\u003c\/i\u003e and as a longtime contributor to \u003ci\u003eHighlights\u003c\/i\u003e magazines. He has also worked for various animation studios, such as Nickelodeon, where he directed and created the award-winning short film \u003ci\u003eThe Baseball Card Shop\u003c\/i\u003e. When he's not drawing, Kelly is usually in the garage working on his vintage cars or fixing up his old house. Kelly lives and works in the sleepy little town of Los Angeles. He often lies about his height. He is 6'5\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.3 x 10.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 27, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67923906036019,"sku":"9798330928873","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/W2hB2AcvdE9798330928873.webp?v=1793828824","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/be-my-howlentine-valentines-day-in-monster-town-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}