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Boo the Scaredy Ghost: A Fun and Not-So-Scary Halloween Book for Kids
Paperback
General Juvenile NonfictionHoliday
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 27 2025
Pages: 44
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.11 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A little ghost. A very spooky night. And one big question: Can a ghost be afraid of ghosts?
Boo has a little problem.
He's a ghost.
A very scared ghost.
While other ghosts are busy being spooky, Boo is busy being spooked. Strange noises, creepy shadows, and just about anything that goes bump in the night are enough to send him flying in the opposite direction.
And on Halloween-the spookiest night of all-that can be a pretty big problem.
Boo wants to be brave. He really does.
But when he finally ventures beyond the safety of his haunted house, Boo discovers that the world isn't always as frightening as it first appears. And sometimes, the things that scare us most look very different when we're brave enough to take a closer look.
Boo the Scaredy Ghost is a funny, sweet, and not-so-scary Halloween picture book about facing fears, finding courage, and discovering that being brave doesn't mean you have to stop being scared.
Why Kids and Grown-Ups Will Love Boo the Scaredy Ghost- A scared little ghost kids can root for - Boo turns the traditional spooky ghost story completely upside down.
- Halloween fun without the fright - Just enough spookiness for Halloween, with plenty of humor and heart for younger readers.
- A relatable story about fear - Boo shows children that being scared is something everyone-even a ghost-can experience.
- Courage kids can understand - Being brave isn't about having no fear; it's about trying even when you're nervous.
- Made for Halloween read-alouds - A playful choice for families, preschool and elementary classrooms, libraries, and Halloween storytime.
Perfect for ages 3-8, especially children who love cute ghosts, funny Halloween stories, gentle spooky adventures, and books about facing fears and finding courage.
Boo may never be the bravest ghost around.
But maybe being brave isn't about being fearless after all.
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