About This Book
Reach for this book when you want to introduce the spooky season to a sensitive toddler without any of the actual scares. It is perfect for children who are just starting to notice Halloween decorations and might feel a bit apprehensive about costumed characters or monsters. This interactive board book features twelve cute, non-threatening Halloween characters like friendly ghosts and smiling monsters. Each one is playing a game of peek-a-boo, holding a surprise behind their hands. Through the simple mechanism of lifting flaps, children learn that things that look 'spooky' are actually just playful friends. It is a wonderful tool for building fine motor skills and object permanence while fostering a sense of curiosity and joy during the holidays.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and focuses on the festive, commercial side of Halloween. There are no mentions of death or truly frightening imagery. The approach is metaphorical in that it recontextualizes 'scary' icons as playmates.
