THE PUMPKIN WHO WAS AFRAID OF THE DARK
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A sweetly spooky Halloween story about a little pumpkin with big fears, by a best-selling picture book duo!
Boo does NOT like Halloween.
She isn't spooky, she's small and sweet.
And she does NOT like trick-or-treating.
Why? Because she's afraid of the dark.
So, when Halloween comes around Boo is especially worried. All the noise, and scary costumes, and people running around in the dark... Boo does not like it one bit! But when she meets a little boy who also shares his fears, Boo realizes that perhaps Halloween - and the dark - aren't quite as scary as she thought. Is Boo finally ready to shine? You bet she is!
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Boo does NOT like Halloween.
She isn't spooky, she's small and sweet.
And she does NOT like trick-or-treating.
Why? Because she's afraid of the dark.
So, when Halloween comes around Boo is especially worried. All the noise, and scary costumes, and people running around in the dark... Boo does not like it one bit! But when she meets a little boy who also shares his fears, Boo realizes that perhaps Halloween - and the dark - aren't quite as scary as she thought. Is Boo finally ready to shine? You bet she is!
Download discussion questions for The Pumpkin Who Was Afraid of the Dark!
“A cute, light book for those little ones who might find Halloween to be scary at first, rather than fun.”
-- Kiss the Book
"[G]reat conversation starters for discussing feeling afraid. … I love the perfect rhyme and darling illustrations in this book."
-- Jamie Bills
"A fun rhyming readaloud for holiday collections and a great opportunity to hand out pumpkin crafts!"
-- Mom Read It
"This is a delightful and rhyming picture book that celebrates friendship, courage, and the joy of Halloween. The illustrations by Mike Byrne are colorful and expressive, and the characters are endearing."
-- Little Cub Literacy
"A definite winner to add to any book collection, regardless of the time of year!"
-- Across the Avenue
"Perfect choice for children who feel anxious about Halloween and need a bit of reassurance... As there are not many books taking this focus regarding Halloween, this title would be an excellent purchase for libraries serving children. Would also be good purchase for libraries wanting to combine social-emotional themes with holiday books."
-- Children's Literature Comprehensive Database