I'm extremely happy to show today's read, not only because it looks super cute, but I'm dreaming of cooler days, falling leaves, and sweater weather. We have a few more weeks to go, I know. Still, it's fun to start day-dreaming...and I might be scooting my pumpkin spice syrup toward the front of my pantry.
Anyway, today's read should be an adorable read about a little ghost...and I'm betting this ghost isn't very scary.
LITTLE GHOST MAKES A FRIEND
by Maggie Edkins Willis
Paula Wiseman Books
Picture Book
40 pages
ages 4 to 8
A shy ghost learns the secret to making friends is being his spooky, sparkly self in this charming debut picture book that’s perfect for fans of Stumpkin .
Little Ghost and his mom have been happily haunting their creaky old house for years, just the two of them. When a new girl moves in next door, Little Ghost wants to introduce himself. But making friends can be scary…until he comes up with the perfect he’s going to invite her over for a Halloween party! But what costume will make her want to be friends with him?
Little Ghost and his mom have been happily haunting their creaky old house for years, just the two of them. When a new girl moves in next door, Little Ghost wants to introduce himself. But making friends can be scary…until he comes up with the perfect he’s going to invite her over for a Halloween party! But what costume will make her want to be friends with him?
MY TIDBITS
Some ghosts aren't as spooky as a person might think, and instead, make the best neighbors ever. This ghost slides perfectly into that category.
Little Ghost lives in a friendly neighborhood and in the 'haunted' house between the normal ones. He enjoys living with his ghost mom and likes to watch the people do their thing every day. He especially enjoys Halloween but would like to, maybe, have a party of his own. When a little girl moves in next door, he sees his chance to finally make a friend, but obviously, this isn't going to be an easy thing to accomplish.
While this book starts with a tiny-little hint of haunted house vibes...the Little Ghost does live in a run-down house, after all... the ghost's wonderful personality shines through almost immediately. The ghost isn't bitter about being along with its mother, nor are there ever any negative vibes. Instead, this tale looks at the nervousness and hopes at something, which will be hard to achieve. And maybe not at all doable. The support of the ghost's mother is light but just enough to give a wholesome atmosphere, and the little girl adds a friendly touch. There's also a nice amount of humor built in during the party.
Most of all, this is a lovely tale of friendship and leaves with a smile. It's a fun read for the Halloween season and is sure to get the word 'again' more than once or twice.
And here she is...
Maggie Edkins Willis grew up in Missouri and Maine in houses that, sadly, were not haunted. She now writes and illustrates books for children from her home studio in Princeton, New Jersey, where she lives with her husband and son. Their current house is maybe haunted, but she’s still waiting to meet the ghost. Visit her online at maggiemadethis.com.
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