About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling anxious about the dark, experiencing bedtime jitters, or worrying about the bumps in the night that make sleeping difficult. It is a perfect choice for children who are graduating to their first chapter books and need a story that validates their fears while providing a humorous, empowered way to overcome them. The story follows Oliver, a young boy who visits his aunt and uncle only to find them exhausted by noisy, clattering ghosts. Rather than hiding under the covers, Oliver uses his creativity and empathy to transform a scary situation into a playful game of Spookball. It is an excellent tool for shifting a child's perspective from victim of their imagination to master of their environment, emphasizing that understanding the 'unknown' is the first step toward bravery.
