Seven Little Monsters (TV series) facts for kids

Seven Little Monsters, also known as 7 Little Monsters, is a fun animated TV show. It's about a family of seven unique monsters and their kind mother. The series is based on a book by Maurice Sendak, who also helped create the show. Each monster is named after a number from one to seven, and they all have special looks and personalities.

The show first aired in the United States on PBS Kids from 2000 to 2002. It was part of a special block of shows called PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch. In Canada, it was shown on YTV from 2003 to 2007. The series was made by companies like Nelvana and Hong Ying Animation.

There are 40 episodes in total, spread across three seasons. The show started in 2000 and the last new episode aired in 2003. You might remember the catchy theme song, which was performed by the Canadian band Barenaked Ladies. They are also famous for singing the theme song for The Big Bang Theory.

Meet the Monster Family

This section introduces you to the main characters of the show. Each monster is special in their own way!

The Seven Monsters

• One (Joanne Vannicola): She's the oldest monster. One has wings and is a great athlete. She's a bit of a tomboy and sometimes tells on her siblings. But deep down, she really cares about them. She's the only one who can fly!
• Two (Colin Mochrie): Two is the most helpful monster. He has a big nose that he sometimes "sticks into other people's business." In one episode, he accidentally leads his family into a forest full of fairy tales!
• Three (Dwayne Hill): This monster loves to be dramatic! Three changes his voice and personality in almost every episode. This can sometimes cause funny problems for his brothers and sisters.
• Four (Seán Cullen): Four is the middle child and can be a bit grumpy. He's often seen with his brother Five. Even though he complains sometimes, he really loves Five. He often wonders what new personality Three will have today.
• Five (Seán Cullen): Five is the most childlike of the monsters. He doesn't say many words, and when he does, they're a bit hard to understand. Five loves to eat and cares a lot about his family. His silly actions can sometimes annoy Four. He has a super long tongue he can control!
• Six (Michele Scarabelli): Six is the ballerina of the group. She thinks she's the prettiest monster. She loves feminine things, unlike her sister One. Six wears a purple tutu and carries a star wand. She speaks with a Queens accent.
• Seven (Seán Cullen): Seven is the youngest and tallest monster. He can even unscrew his head! Despite looking a bit scary, he's the gentlest and most timid monster. He's afraid of bugs and loves cheese. He always asks what new words mean and has a voice like Boris Karloff.

Other Characters

• Mom (Debra McGrath): She's the loving mother of the seven monsters. Mom is a kind witch who wears a babushka. She's smaller than her children and speaks with a Polish accent.
• Mary: Mary is the monsters' friendly neighbor. She leads a club called the Purple Pixies.
• Sam: Five's pet turtle.
• Belinda: The monster family's pet cow.
• Freddie: Mary's pet dog.

Episode Adventures

The show has many exciting episodes where the monsters learn about friendship, family, and growing up. Here are some of the adventures they have!

Season 1 (2000)

• Good Morning!: The monsters go to buy milk, but things get chaotic when Six falls asleep and Seven loses his head!
• Good Night!: Mom tells the monsters a bedtime story because they can't sleep.
• The Mystery of the Missing Five: Five tries to prove he's good after Four hurts his feelings. Three becomes a detective to find him.
• Seven Monsters and a Baby: The monsters try to do chores and babysit Mrs. Mulligan's baby so Mom can rest.
• Are You My Family?: Six runs away to find a new family after One says something mean.
• Please Mr. Postman: Two waits for an important package, and the monsters need a picture taken, but Seven's head is missing!
• Doctor, Doctor!: Two catches a cold, and his siblings try to help him get better for the movies.
• Along Came Mary: A new neighbor, Mary, moves in, and the monsters compete to be her best friend.
• A Monster's Best Friend: The monsters get a puppy and learn how to train it and love it.
• Spooky: The power goes out during a thunderstorm, and the monsters get scared.
• Plooky: Mom wins a video camera, and Four decides to become a movie director.
• Fair Play: Seven teaches his siblings to work as a team to win a big soccer game.
• Lost and Found: Five finds a wallet with money. The monsters learn that honesty is the best policy.

Season 2 (2001–2002)

• Losing Sam: Five's new pet turtle, Sam, goes missing, and the monsters must work together to find him.
• Out of Sight: One can't see well, so the monsters visit the eye doctor.
• All the Marbles: Seven sees a cool toy on TV and buys it for Mary's birthday instead of a gift for her.
• The Whole Tooth: Six is losing a baby tooth and learns about loose teeth.
• My Fair One: Six helps One become a better baseball player.
• Splitting Hairs: Two feels nervous before going on his favorite game show.
• Elephant!: Four meets an elephant named Wendy and learns that animals need friends.
• A Day at the Firehouse: The monsters visit the fire chief to learn about fire safety.
• Runaway Mom: The monsters think Mom ran away after she got angry about their hot air balloon made from house parts.
• You are What You Eat: Everyone is excited about a contest at the County Fair.
• April Fools: The monsters write a play, but Five and Four annoy everyone with practical jokes.
• It's a Wonder-Four Life: Four wishes he was an only child, and his wish comes true, but it's not what he expected.
• The Adventures of Super Three: The monsters pretend to be superheroes and villains, making a mess instead of cleaning.

Season 3 (2003)

• All's Quiet on the Monster Front: This episode aired with The Berenstain Bears on PBS Kids.
• Nightmare on Chestnut Street: Another episode that aired with The Berenstain Bears.
• My Favorite Crustacean: One wants to keep a hermit crab from their beach trip, but it causes problems for her siblings.
• Pennies for Seven: The monsters compete to raise money for a panda's new home at the zoo.
• The Winning Streak: Six wants to win a trophy and creamed corn, so she competes in a bowling tournament.
• Dinner for Breakfast: The monsters wish for everything to be opposite, turning their world upside down.
• Drip, Drip, Drip!: Four forgets to turn off the water, causing a drought during a heatwave.
• I'm Telling: One's constant tattling ruins her siblings' plans for a backyard campout.
• Voyage To the Bottom Of the Cereal Box: Three hopes to get a submarine toy from his favorite cereal box.
• The Bad Word: When Two starts using bad words, Mom tells a story about a boy who did the same.
• Don't Pass Go: Seven wants to play a new board game but doesn't want to read the rules.
• A Pony Tale: Six runs away after being told to give away her toy pony. She learns to let go of things she's outgrown.
• No Place like Home: The monsters learn that a bigger house isn't always better when Uncle Schmooty offers to trade mansions.
• Guys and Dolls: Four tries to get Five to play more "masculine" games after seeing him with dolls.
• And Baby Makes Eight: Three pretends to be a baby for attention but realizes he'll miss a meteor shower.
• These Are Our Lives!: A fight between Four and Five leads Mom to make them clean the garage together.

• Seven Little Monsters at Nelvana.com