Victoria J. Hyla (Author)/Victoria Hyla Maldonado (Author/Editor)
Victoria J. Hyla (Author)/Victoria Hyla Maldonado (Author/Editor)

About the Book

Monstery Donstery Dock is a spooktacular adaptation of the well-known rhyme Hickory Dickory Dock. Join these delightfully spooky mouse monsters at each chime of the clock as they engage in monstery shenanigans that will have your children roaring with laughter and enjoying the spirit of spooks at Halloween.

About the Illustrator

Marisol Dzhelasi Del Valle

Starting off with a love of cartoon characters, street art, and horror, Mari has developed a style of art with a “creepy cute” vibe. Her love for bats and stickers and interest in folklore and mythology have influenced much of her artwork. Her media of choice are digital art on Photoshop® and Procreate® as well as acrylic paints and inks. You can find her online at www.dzhelasi.com.

Our Launch Party

On October 30, we got together to celebrate the launch of "Monstery Donstery Dock!" I'm proud to say we nearly sold out and need to order more copies! Thank you to the wonderful team that brought this all together and to McCarty Mills for lending us the space. So much fun was had! Check out the photos below for what happened at the event!

Our Launch Party

Reviews

A Spooky Fun Story with Fun Ooky Illustrations: What a fun new story! Everything I read by this author is pure gold!!! But this one took me way back to my own childhood when we recited the rhyme about “Hickory Dickory Dock.” But this Monstrously fun book takes that classic nursery rhyme and turns it into a holiday favorite!!! Halloween being one of my favorite holidays, I so appreciate the creative twist, and the illustrator has such a fun unique creative flair. I think I found a new favorite illustrator! Such interesting, unique creatures!!! What an imagination!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!

 

We loved it: I received your book a couple days ago. Thank you so kindly! I loved it!! All three of my daughters loved it as well. The grandchildren loved it, too. So your book was a huge hit with my family.

 

Must Buy!!: This book is definitely a good buy. The artwork is incredible. Would definitely buy another copy if possible.

 

Great and Spooky!: I just loved the book. The illustrations were vibrant and amazing. All of the characters were perfect. Great spin on the nursery rhyme!

 

Halloween-Inspired: Full of Halloween-inspired art and characters.

 

She Loves It: My granddaughter loves this book. I picked it up at the craft fair last year.

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Fan Letters from Fearn Elementary 

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Current Projects

  • Monterosity and the Cat (children's)
  • Love at First Bubble (children's)
  • Collaborative fantasy piece with Fox Valley Writers Group (2026)
  • Summer Beach romance short  
  • Girls 3-Day Getaway romance short 
  • Christmas workplace romance short
  • Alien romance short
  • SciFi romance short

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I always love to hear from my readers. Please don't hesitate to contact me at vmaldonado1230@gmail.com.

 

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