THE STORY

Pelotín is a friendly monster who loves children but feels lonely because he is afraid they will run away when they see him. Every Halloween, he hopes that going trick-or-treating might help him make a friend. When he meets a child who admires his “costume,” Pelotín finally finds someone who enjoys spending time with him.

But there is something Pelotín has not shared: his monster appearance isn't a costume—it's who he really is.

Through this sweet Halloween adventure, children discover an important social-emotional lesson: you don't have to change who you are to find a true friend.

This rhyming Halloween story encourages children to talk about friendship, emotions, self-confidence, acceptance, differences, and being yourself. It is a fun read-aloud for Halloween, bedtime, classroom discussions, or family story time.