A Halloween Scare in California
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A Halloween Scare in California

By Eric James, Marina Le Ray (Illustrator)

Monsters gather on Halloween night. What do they want?

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40 pages
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On Halloween night in California, creatures from Sacramento to Los Angeles gather outside your door. Monsters on broomsticks, buses, and bikes fill the darkness. What do they seek? Join this furry, fanged fest as witches, ghosts, and ghouls explore iconic landmarks like Griffith Observatory and Alcatraz. Will they give you a fright or delight? Discover the mystery in this not-too-scary adventure perfect for young readers.

From the publisher

This spooktacular Halloween picture book is a not-so-frightful, oh-so-delightful tale for children 4-8 who love California!It’s Halloween night in California, and creatures and critters from Sacramento to Los Angeles are starting to gather outside the front door. A flurry of monsters on broomsticks, buses, and bikes are all clamoring in the darkness. What is it they want? Are they coming for you? Get ready for a furry, fanged fest! A perfect Halloween gift for kids, this fun read-aloud book is packed with colorful illustrations and charming rhymes featuring iconic locations and landmarks from California that kids, parents, and grandparents alike will love reading together.Ideal for boys and girls ages 4-8 and their caregiversA great Halloween gift or basket-stuffer for a unique family treat!Not-too-scary fun for every reader, filled with witches, ghosts, ghouls, and pumpkins galore!Enjoy landmarks such as Griffith Observatory, Alcatraz, El Capitan, and morePerfect for kids who live in or have relatives in California or visit the Golden StateFrom Berkeley, San Diego, and Yosemite Park, The shadowy beasties emerged from the dark.All gathered together for one spooky night, To seek out the living and give them a fright.

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40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
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Publication
Published
August 1, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781728233475

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