Simon and Tillie are coming by Monster Sitters’ HQ for a playdate, but the neat-and-tidy Simon and the rambunctious and messy Tillie have trouble finding a game they can both enjoy. Thankfully, Esme and Roy find a fun (and colorful!) solution to help them find the perfect balance of messy and neat.

A Way to Play

Millie Davis

Patrick McKenna

Sing Out, Roy!

Game Plan

Esme and Roy are having a blast watching Tillie, a car-loving Plink Monster. When bath time rolls around, Tillie refuses to hop in the tub! Thankfully, Esme and Roy know that with a little imagination and a few pool noodles, they can make bath time the best time!

Monster Trucks

It’s lunchtime at Simon’s house, and Simon can’t wait for Esme and Roy to fix the only meal he eats: a fish and stinky cheese sandwich. When the family pet gobbles up the last of the fish and stinky cheese, Esme and Roy use their love of art to get Simon to branch out.

Lunch Crunch

A thunderstorm is coming, and Esme and Roy are watching the huggable Snugs. He’s absolutely terrified of storms, and when Muzzywump monsters get scared, they puff up. Soon, Snugs is the size of a house! Esme and Roy use their quick thinking to calm Snugs back to his regular size.

Dark and Stormy Knight

Bleederblop Monsters Frank and Franny are eager to play, but each one wants to play a different game: Frank wants to play ballet, while Franny wants to play pirates. Esme and Roy try to juggle both games at once, but it proves to be more exhausting than they imagined. With a little teamwork and imagination, Esme and Roy have just the solution!

Two Can Play at That Game

The Monster Sitters are watching the musically-inclined Ooga monster, Hugo, while his baby sister Fig gets her nap. But Hugo has a hard time staying quiet! Esme and Roy find a low-key game for Hugo so his baby sister can get her beauty sleep.

Noisy Naptime

When Esme and Roy get to Hugo’s house, his father tells them that they need to keep the house extra clean. But when the three get wrapped up playing trains, they make a huge mess! Can the Monster Sitters find a fun way to clean up before Daddy Ooga gets home?

The Hugo Express

She’s strong! She’s mighty! She’s…teeny tiny? Esme and Roy are watching littlest Ooga monster, Fig, who is very strong for her small size.  When Fig comes across Roy’s monster pet, Dumpling, she wants to squeeze Dumpling too tight! Esme and Roy use their quick thinking – and a guinea pig costume! – to show Fig the strength in being gentle.

Gentle, Gentle

Esme and Roy are watching Snugs one evening. Just before bedtime, they realize Snugs’ favorite stuffed toy is missing – and Snugs can’t sleep without it! With a little ingenuity and some Sherlock Holmes flair, Esme and Roy search for the missing toy.

The Case of the Missing Cuddles

Esme and Roy are watching Tillie at the supermarket when Tillie starts grabbing anything and everything in the store! Esme and Roy use their knowledge of matching – and some awesome teamwork – to create a game that’ll focus Tillie’s energy and make grocery shopping the best part of the day.

Supermarket Match

It’s a beautiful day, so Esme and Roy take Hoozlewoo siblings Sid and Lucy to play in the park. But when Sid starts copying everything Lucy does, Lucy gets frustrated—she wants to do her own thing! Esme and Roy flip the script with a playground game that helps everyone have a great time!

Imitation Frustration

Hugo, We Have a Problem

Esme and Roy are watching Simon, who can’t wait to read the next book in his favorite series.  But Grammy Swoozle accidentally takes the book with her when she leaves! Esme and Roy use their imaginations and love of stories to find a solution where everyone lives happily ever after.

A New Chapter

It’s time for Monster Scout Camp, and Esme and Roy are helping Tillie get ready for her first day. But Tillie keeps getting distracted – she wants to keep playing! Thankfully, the Monster Sitters know just the game to get Tillie focused while still having fun …but will Tillie make it out the door before the bus arrives?

It’s time for the Monsterdale Talent Show! When Roy’s stage fright causes him to freeze up, Esme uses her creative thinking, teamwork, and a dash of crafty flair to get Roy ready for his big debut.

Roy and Esme meet the quirky and enthusiastic Lottie, who wants nothing more than to be a monster sitter herself! But when Lottie accidentally shrinks baby Fig while they’re out on a “mission,” Esme and Roy need to use their powers of observation and love of games to help Lottie find Fig and get her back to her regular size.

Monster’s Little Helper

Simon is coming over to the Monster Sitters' HQ for a sleepover! When he starts to miss home, Esme and Roy must get creative and combine their craftiness with a dash of kindness to help him feel right at home so that he can have the best sleepover ever!

Simon's Sleepover

Roy and Esme are going for a nature walk in the woods with Snugs. When they can't remember the way back, Snugs gets nervous. Thankfully, Esme and Roy know that with a little close observation and a good game, there's always a solution to help them see the forest for the trees.

Take a Hike

Esme and Roy are taking a gaggle of little monsters to the museum, but they all want to see different exhibits! How can Esme and Roy help them stay together while still having a blast?

Birds of a Feather

Esme and Roy are watching Hugo and Fig, and Hugo is making a Western movie! Hugo is the director, Fig is the star and Esme and Roy are also actors. But baby Fig won't follow directions and Hugo can't make his movie without her! Now, the Monster Sitters need to get Hugo's movie back on track.

Cowgirl Fig

Hugo and Fig head to Monster Sitters' HQ for a day of superhero fun. But while they're playing, Fig decides she wants to fly like Hugo. Esme and Roy try to help Fig feel like she's flying, but she doesn't want to play pretend--she wants to fly for real. Now, Esme and Roy need to show Fig she can save the day in her own special way.

When Figs Fly

Tillie hurt her leg and can't go on a trip to Monster Mountain, the most exciting amusement park in Monsterdale. She's so sad! The Monster Sitters try cheering up Tillie with silly songs and dances, but nothing seems to be working. It's up to Esme and Roy to make sure Tillie's day is just as exciting as Monster Mountain.

Tillie's Tough Break

Simon is visiting Monster Sitters' HQ and brings his telescope so that he can see the Great Swoozle Comet fly across the sky when the time is right. But when he heads outside, he discovers large clouds blocking his view. The Monster Sitters look for a new vantage point and even try moving the clouds, but don’t have any luck. Will Simon ever get to see the Great Swoozle Comet?

Cloudy Comet Calamity

Today is Monster Sitter Training Day! Instead of watching little monsters, Esme and Roy are brushing up on their Monster-Sitting skills. But the challenges turn out to be harder than they expected, and they can’t seem to pass any of them. Have Esme and Roy lost their touch?

Training Day

Hugo, Tillie and Simon go to Monster Sitters' HQ for a dance party. Every time Simon tries to dance like his friends, though, his arms start to wiggle and get in the way. But when Esme and Roy teach Simon a dance pattern to follow, he's able to boogie down!

Monster Mash

Esme and Roy are watching Tillie. Mr. Plink tells them that Tillie needs to clean up her blocks in the backyard before she can play with her new truck, but she keeps getting distracted. Cleaning up blocks isn’t fun, and Tillie really wants to play with her new bulldozer. Can the Monster Sitters convince Tillie to clean up so that they can all play together?

Block Party

Snugs has a bad case of the Sneezles and needs to rest in bed, but he has a hard time staying put.

Achoo, Matey

It's Simon’s first time at the beach and Esme and Roy want to show him a great time, but everything keeps going wrong.

Beach Bummer

When Hugo and Fig don’t want to share their Monster Sitters, Esme and Roy need to get creative and teach them how to take turns.

The Greatest Show in Monsterdale

Simon has watched enough of his favorite TV show, so Esme and Roy take him outside. But will they be able to find anything more amazing than his show?

The Amazing Outdoors

Tillie is having a no-good, rotten day— she’s got a case of the Ickies! Now, it’s up to Esme and Roy to find the cure.

Icky Pop

Esme and Roy are tucking Tillie in for bed, but when they turn out the lights, Tillie starts to see things in the dark.

Dream Submarine

The Monster Sitters take Fig to a birthday party, but she won't let go of the present. Now, it's up to them to teach Fig the joys of giving.

Special Delivery

When Baby Fig wants to do everything herself, Esme and Roy need to teach her that it's okay to ask for help.

Fig Do It

Simon wants to teach his dog, Willie, a new trick for the Monsterdale Dog Show.

Top Dog

It's Picture Day and the Monster Sitters are walking Tillie to school, but keeping her clean along the way proves difficult.

Picture Day Predicament

Simon wants to find the perfect present for his Grammy on Grandmonster's Day.

Grandmonster's Day

The Monster Sitters are taking Hugo and Fig to the Monster Bash, but Fig can't decide on a costume.

Monster Bash

The Monster Sitters agree to help Mrs. Muzzywump with her errands, but Snugs becomes fixated on an airplane ride.

Air Snugs

Simon wants to play with new monsters at the park, but feels too shy to introduce himself.

A Mighty Shy Guy

Hugo and Fig want to cook dinner for their parents, but the kitchen jobs are too dangerous. Can Esme and Roy find a way for them to help?

Ooga, Party of Six

Hugo is practicing for the Noisy Parade, and practices so much that he loses his ability to toot. How can Esme and Roy help Hugo get his toots back?

How Hugo Got His Toots Back

When Tillie wants to play with real dinosaurs, Esme and Roy need to think of the next best thing.

Tilliesaurus

Simon goes to Tillie's house for a playdate, but she has a hard time sharing her toys. Now, it's up to Esme and Roy to help them take turns.

Toy Share or Not Toy Share

Tillie loves playing with her new police car, but she's zooming around so fast that it's hard for her friends to play with her.

Officer Tillie

Snugs wants to learn a new game, but when it starts to get difficult, he gives up. Can Esme and Roy convince him to stick with it?

Fuzzy Ball

Hugo is busy running a crafts store when Fig starts a competing business. Can the Monster Sitters get the little monsters to work together?

A Rocky Business

At bedtime, Hugo wants to keep playing with his Monster Sitters. Can Esme and Roy make going to bed fun, too?

Bedtime for Hugo

When Hugo forgets his lunchbox, Esme and Roy decide to take it to him at school - but Fig won't get in her stroller.

Stroller Derby

Snugs is having lots of fun at the park when it starts to get really chilly. Can the Monster Sitters convince Snugs to come inside and warm up?

The Inside Job

Esme and Roy find out that five little monsters are coming over, so they decide to throw a party. But things don't go according to plan.

Party Time

Simon comes to Tillie's house for a big race, but soon discovers that he doesn't like racing. Esme and Roy need to find a way for them to play.

The Really Really Big Race

Monster-sitters Esme and Roy use the power of play to help younger monsters through familiar situations, including trying new foods and feeling scared during loud thunderstorms. Little viewers will discover positive role models, and learn how to manage their emotions with simple mindfulness practices.

A Way to Play

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