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 .(goodreads summary)
It is almost Halloween and here is a fun story to get everyone into the spirit. A little ghost wants to meet the people of his neighborhood but is too shy. When a little girl moves in next door, he wants to make friends but is afraid to speak to her. So he decides a Halloween party is the best way he can get to know her and invites her over to his creaky old house. As he prepares for the party, he realizes that finding the best costume to impress her with is harder than he thought.
This is a cute friendship story perfect for the autumn season. With determination, little ghost overcomes his fear to invite his new neighbor to his house for a party. When she accepts, he eagerly gets ready but can't decide which costume he should wear. It was cute when he ended up wearing a little bit of everything. He has normal worries about things such as; will she like his costume, will she have fun or maybe not even show up? He finds that he is not alone in his shyness when Anya tells him she gets scared to meet new friends too. It turns out to be a wonderful party and Anya even introduces him to more friends when they go trick or treating. In the end he learns that you can make friends by just being yourself. The illustrations are in eye pleasing soft Halloween colors and the text is simple. It is a sweet story about overcoming shyness and to add to the Halloween shelves. I think this is a "just right book" for ages 3-7.~
Title: Little Ghost Makes a Friend
Author: Maggie Edkins Willis
Pub. date: July 2024, Simon & Schuster
Genre: Halloween, picture book
Hardcover, 32 pgs.
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