How to Scare a Ghost review

Who says ghosts get to have all the fun on Halloween?  But in order to scare a ghost, you might have to find one first. (goodreads summary)








There are many things you can do if you want to scare a ghost but first you need to find one.  Once you found your ghost you have to make sure it is a real ghost.   This cute and simple how-to book will be a fun read at those upcoming Halloween gatherings and help get kids into the holiday spirit.  The illustrations are large and colorful with many things to look at on each page. It will keep kids engaged as they have fun pointing out and talking about the various things they see.  It is a whimsical read aloud or read alone book with happy smiling characters throughout.   Eventually, instead of scaring the ghost the two friends make friends with it and teach it about getting ready for a special event.  In the end it lets the reader know that they should say trick-or-treat and thank you which I liked.  I think this is a "just right book" for ages 3-7.~

Title:  How to Scare a Ghost
Author: Jean Reagan, illustrated by Lee Wildish
Pub. date:  August 2018, Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
genre: picture book
hardcover, 32 pgs