A Monster at Christmas facts for kids
First edition cover
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| Author | Thomas Canty |
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| Illustrator | Phil Hale |
| Cover artist | Phil Hale |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy, Horror |
| Publisher | Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc. |
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Publication date
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1985 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 44 |
| ISBN | 0-937986-67-4 |
| OCLC | 13782049 |
A Monster at Christmas is a unique fantasy and horror poem. It was written by Thomas Canty. This special Christmas story was first published in 1985. The publisher was Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc..
About the Book
A Monster at Christmas stands out as a different kind of Christmas story. It mixes elements of fantasy with a touch of horror. This makes it a unique read, especially for the holiday season. The book is quite short, with only 44 pages.
The Creators
Thomas Canty, the author, is also a well-known artist. However, for this book, he chose another talented artist, Phil Hale, to create the illustrations. Phil Hale also designed the cover art for the book. Their combined talents brought this unusual poem to life.
Publication Details
When A Monster at Christmas was first published, it was released as a hardback book. The publisher, Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc., is known for publishing fantasy and horror works. The book's colophon (a note about its printing) stated that 1,050 copies were made. However, the actual number of copies printed was 890. Each of these books was special because it was numbered. Also, both the author, Thomas Canty, and the artist, Phil Hale, signed every copy. This makes the first edition copies very collectible.
