About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting to enjoy the delicious shivers of spooky stories and is ready to explore the concept of consequences through folklore. It is a perfect choice for a family bonfire or a rainy evening when you want to practice the art of being safely scared within the comfort of a shared reading experience. Based on a classic American folktale, the story follows an old man living in the deep woods who encounters a strange creature and makes a choice that leads to a persistent, eerie haunting. While it is a ghost story, the rhythmic repetition and predictable structure provide a sense of security. It opens doors to discussing personal responsibility and the way our actions can follow us, all while delivering a classic, spine-tingling thrill that is appropriate for the early elementary years.
