It's Not Easy Being a Ghost
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2024 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

It's Not Easy Being a Ghost

Written by Marilyn Sadler · Illustrated by Stephanie Laberis

Part of the It's Not Easy Being series

A ghost struggles with being too cute to be spooky. Can she find happiness within?

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32 pages· 382 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD550L
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Bookroo's summary

Misty the Ghost feels down in her cold, spider-filled haunted house. No one finds her spooky; they think she's cute! Attempting to be a mummy, werewolf, and witch leads to hilarious mishaps. With a sassy bat sidekick, Misty embarks on a journey of self-acceptance. Can she embrace her true self and find happiness? This charming tale of overcoming obstacles is a delightful Halloween treat for young readers.

From the publisher

Life isn’t always easy–even for a ghost! In this funny follow-up to It’s Not Easy Being Santa Claus, a ghost discovers that happiness comes from within when she learns to accept that she’s simply too cute to be considered spooky! The perfect way to celebrate Halloween with your littlest trick or treaters! Misty the Ghost is feeling sad. The haunted house she lives in is cold and damp. Spiders have taken over her living room. And worst of all, nobody thinks she is spooky. They think she is (gasp!) CUTE. But after trying to disguise herself as a mummy, a werwolf, and a witch–with hilarious results–Misty learns that true happiness comes from just being herself. Featuring a comical cast of animal characters–plus a little bat sidekick with a BIG attitude for readers to find hidden on every page–this hardcover picture book about self-acceptance and overcoming obstacles makes a sweet Halloween treat for young readers! Everyone has a rough day now and then and wishes they could do something or be someone else. Not even beloved characters like Santa Claus, ghosts, and leprechauns are immune! The It’s Not Easy… picture book series explores the witty ways these iconic holiday and seasonal characters search for happiness, only to find it within themselves. Also available: It’s Not Easy Being Santa Claus Coming soon: It’s Not Easy Being a Leprechaun

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
382
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD550L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
August 13, 2024
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593702901

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