Please Don't Scare the Ghost

Description: It's Halloween night! Which means it's time to take your friendly neighborhood ghost trick-or-treating.

You may not think of your ghost as being scared of many things, but that's something you should know up-front about your ghostie friend: they scare easily. And before you venture out, it's important to know that there are many rules to follow when meeting your local creepy crawlies. Please Don't Scare the Ghost is your one-stop shop to navigating Halloween night and its witches, ghosts, zombies, and vampires, so as not to offend any of your new friends.

With sweet yet funny text from Carrie Williford and gorgeous cozy art from Allysa Adams, Please Don't Scare the Ghost is destined to become your next favorite Halloween picture book.

"Reassuring guidance for uncertain trick-or-treaters." - Kirkus Reviews

"Humorous text delivers confident, supportive takes on monster behavior quirks..., while readers glean that even friendly monsters can't always help delivering a fright." - Publishers Weekly

Review Quotes: "Instructions for shepherding an anxious ghost through a night of Halloween fun... Williford folds in some light messaging on boundaries (Ghost prefers not to be hugged and dislikes loud noises), which will speak to youngsters who feel overwhelmed by spooky season. Reassuring guidance for uncertain trick-or-treaters." - Kirkus Reviews

"In Williford and Adams's handy Halloween how-to, a child coaches readers on all the ins and outs of trick-or-treating with a nervous ghost... Humorous text delivers confident, supportive takes on monster behavior quirks ("Communication is key. Let Ghost know the mummy's moans mean 'Who likes Batty Bubblegum?' "), while readers glean that even friendly monsters can't always help delivering a fright. An eerie, glowing colorscape of greens, purples, and yellows builds visual suspense throughout this meandering guide for Halloweeners." - Publishers Weekly

"This adorable picture book offers a delightful and humorous guide to handling a friendly ghost on Halloween... Vibrant illustrations and richly detailed spreads give readers plenty to explore, making this a charming and highly recommended seasonal read. A solid addition to libraries serving youth." -- Booklist