About Us
About the Beanibeings®
The original Beancyclopedia-Anthology™ picture book. Official home of the Afrocanamals, AmeriCanamals, Waiinimals, Beanibrijes, Latinimals, Auzzoomals, and the Prehistoroots!
There are plenty of picture books, plushies, and things — but none compare to The Beanibeings®
The Beanibeings® are a captivating cast of characters inspired by the diverse wildlife of our world — as well as iconic, mainstream aesthetics from the lands they hail from.
Wildlife Reimagined
Originally created by Monique “Momo” Givens, The Beanibeings® came into being out of the desire to combine aesthetic design, the animal kingdom, and rhythmic wordplay in a bold way with a “Momo Magic” twist!
Greetings from the Beanibeings® — the one-of-a-kind encyclopedic-anthology picture book — lays the groundwork for blasting these colorful and lively characters into the spotlight. The upbeat and lighthearted nature of the book offers readers of all ages a unique reading experience through imaginative visuals and expressive rhymes, with some real-world facts sprinkled in between.
But, we didn't stop there. From page to plush, we bring our characters to life as Premium Plush straight from our groundbreaking book, Greetings from the Beanibeings! Our Premium Plush are decked out with detail, soft to the touch, colorful beyond compare, and of course, beaming with 'beanevolent' personality!
All in all, thanks to Momo’s clever and bold imagination, The Beanibeings® are a love letter to the wonders of our world and a passionate homage to wildlife, aesthetics across time, space and regions, and the spirit of narration. We hope that The Beanibeings® inspires newfound appreciation of these treasures and encourages limitless creative expression for years to come.
An Encyclopedia with Flair!
Greetings from the Beanibeings lays the groundwork for blasting these colorful and lively characters into the spotlight. The upbeat and lighthearted nature of the book offers readers of all ages a unique reading experience through imaginative visuals and expressive rhymes, with some real-world facts sprinkled in between.
Greetings from the Beanibeings!
Afrocanamals
Take a walk on the wild side with the Afrocanamals from the heart of Africa!
In the first segment of our breakout book, Greetings from the Beanibeings—An Encyclopedia with Flair!, you'll have the pleasure of meeting 42 phenomenal characters ranging from a lavish
lion to a rockin' rhino!
Get ready to dive-in to these Beanibeings’ lives and witness lil’ wonders with your very own eyes!
AmeriCanamals
Come along to Canada and the United States where we’ll tour North America with the AmeriCanamals!
In the second segment of our 5-star book, Greetings from the Beanibeings, you'll have a blast meeting 40 lively AmeriCanamals ranging from a burly bison to a snazzy skunk.
This fun cast of characters are beyond compare and really give meaning to a book with flair!
Waiinimals
Escape to Hawai‘i for a getaway spree to experience bright beaches and the excitement of the sea!
In the third segment of Greetings from the Beanibeings, we encounter the wondrous Waiinimals of the Hawaiian Islands.
You’ll have a whale of a time with this part of the book—with the turn of each page, you’ll surely be hooked! From a fiery shark to wiggly eel, these 26 characters will make you squeal!
Beanibrijes
Welcome to the magnificent world of Mexico!
That’s right, in the fourth segment of our super-duper book, Greetings from the Beanibeings, we’ve traveled from Hawai‘i all the way to Mexico to meet the Beanibrijes! Have fun meeting 24 festive characters including a kingly vulture and a ring-ruling rooster.
In a world that’ll take your breath away—give it up for the sensational Beanibrijes!
Latinimals
A short trip from Mexico takes us to the world of the Latinimals!
In the fifth segment of Greetings from the Beanibeings, we land in Central and South America to meet 34 “awe-mazing” friends from an impressive emperor tamarin to a short-sided spectacled bear.
These characters are a special treat that’ll leave you at the edge of your seat!
Auzzoomals
G’day!
The sixth segment of Greetings from the Beanibeings takes us to Australia to meet the fantastical Auzzoomals! Discover 28 characters from a sleeeeepy koala to an all-in-one platypus.
The Land Down Under—the Land of Oz—is a magical world that’ll drop your jaw!
Prehistoroots
The seventh and final segment of Greetings from the Beanibeings, brings a BIG BANG to our journey’s end!
We’re traveling back in time with a twist!
Catch up with 46 characters across the Geologic Timescale from the Paleozoic era right up through the Cenozoic era. You’ll encounter knightly ceratopsians, cool cruising Devonian fish, hip-hopping mammals, and so much more!
Get ready to have a grand ol’ time with creatures of old who are well in their prime!
Meet the Creator
Greetings! My name is Monique "Momo" Givens, and I am the owner and creator of The Beanibeings LLC/The Beanibeings®.
I was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado where I was proudly raised by a loving mother who was a prominent first grade teacher and an exceptional role model. I'm a professional toy designer and indie author/illustrator. In fact, I graduated from Otis Collage of Art and Design where I earned a BFA in Toy Design with honors.
My experience includes interning at Hasbro Studios in Burbank, CA, various freelancing opportunities, and affiliations with Mattel, Jazwares, and other notable toy companies.
Monique "Momo" Givens
"While striving to dazzle, amaze, and impress, we —The Beanibeings — will always bring our best!"
With my toy experience, I decided to create a book of characters that expressed various passions of mine: animals, design aesthetics, color, rhyming, picture books, and so much more. After five years of in-depth research, countless hours of illustrations, and strategic planning, Greetings from the Beanibeings made its debut in 2025 — cementing my status as a self-published author/illustrator. From the book, I was able to convert 2D into 3D by recreating the characters as dynamic plush toys that challenge the status quo.
With my business, I hope to bring forth imaginative designs, worlds, and products that the masses would love. The origin of my book and characters began with the resolution of creating something that I would undoubtably love for myself, even at the risk of bucking industry standards and conventional wisdom. I knew that if I poured my everything into this piece in a way that would make me smile at the end of the day, while encouraging goosebumps and shivers of joy, then indeed, it would be a worthwhile journey and a tremendous final product. So far, the risk has paid off beyond my wildest dreams. And, to all of you, I thank you!