Families who loved What Was That? by Rob Scotton often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
For a child who is both excited and a little nervous about Halloween, this book is a perfect gentle introduction to spooky fun. It follows the anxious but lovable Splat the Cat, who is scared to visit the spookiest house on the block. But when his best friend, a mouse named Seymour, runs inside, Splat must find his courage to go in and rescue him. This interactive lift-the-flap book helps kids face mild fears in a safe, humorous way, showing them that things aren't always as scary as they seem. It's a wonderful tool for normalizing apprehension and modeling bravery, loyalty, and friendship.