Boo! Haiku

Written by Deanna Caswell · Illustrated by Bob Shea

A collection of spooky haikus that describe different Halloween characters.

3.8 Goodreads · 279 ratings

32 pages· 504 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~530L

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Bookroo's summary

In a world of spooky haikus, a witch, bat, and ghost hide within the pages. Each turn reveals a new Halloween friend, hinted at by clever verses. Can you guess the creature from the haiku? With vibrant illustrations and playful poetry, this book invites readers to explore the scary silliness of Halloween. Discover the mystery and delight in the rhythm of haikus as you unveil each hidden character. Will you solve the poetic riddles and uncover all the Halloween friends lurking within?

From the publisher

Bestselling illustrator Bob Shea and poet Deanna Caswell are back, this time with a haiku book filled with frights that delight. Here’s a spooky haiku just for you!broom across the moonpointed hat at the windowhair-raising cackleCan you guess who from this haiku? A witch, a bat, a skeleton, a jack-o’-lantern, a ghost, a black cat, a spider, an owl, and a scarecrow are all hiding in the pages of this clever Halloween-themed book. Deanna Caswell’s playful haiku cleverly hint at the creatures revealed after each turn of the page while Bob Shea’s bright illustrations capture the scary silliness. Praise for Guess Who, Haiku “[G]orgeous poetry, vibrant illustrations, and masterful use of the page turn.” –Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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