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About The Book
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 plan: 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 plan: he’s going to invite her over for a Halloween party! But what costume will make her want to be friends with him?
About The Author
Photo by Kimberly Powers
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. You can visit her online at MaggieMadeThis.com.
About The Illustrator
Photo by Kimberly Powers
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. You can visit her online at MaggieMadeThis.com.
Why We Love It
“Reading this picture book feels like getting a warm hug on a crisp October day. Little Ghost and Anya’s story has all the makings of a new Halloween classic!”
—Catherine L., Editor, on Little Ghost Makes a Friend
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books (July 16, 2024)
- Length: 40 pages
- ISBN13: 9781665927857
- Grades: P - 3
- Ages: 4 - 8
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