About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling those first prickles of seasonal anxiety or if they are generally cautious about new, sensory-heavy experiences like Halloween. While many holiday books focus on the excitement of costumes, this story validates the reality that the dark can be intimidating and new sounds can be overwhelming. It is an ideal choice for normalizing the 'scary' parts of celebrations while maintaining a sense of humor. Jim Panzee and his jungle friends venture out for a night of trick-or-treating, encountering mysterious thumps and glowing eyes along the way. The narrative brilliantly balances tension with comedy, showing that even the grumpiest or bravest-looking characters get nervous. It is a perfect fit for preschoolers and early elementary students who are learning to navigate their fears with the support of friends.
