About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is oscillating between wanting to be scared and feeling a bit overwhelmed by the 'spookiness' of Halloween. It is the perfect tool for a child who is trying to master their fears through humor and imagination. The story follows Mary Ann and Louie, two children who fail to scare their unflappable Grandpa, leading him to tell a wild tall tale about a truly terrifying Halloween from his own youth. At its heart, this is a celebration of the grandparent-child bond and the power of storytelling to domesticate fear. Grandpa's story is filled with monsters and creepy houses, but the tone remains delightfully absurd. It is ideal for children aged 4 to 8, offering a safe space to explore 'scary' imagery while maintaining a lighthearted, secure atmosphere. Parents will appreciate how it models a playful, creative way to handle things that go bump in the night.
