Little Ghost Makes a Friend
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Little Ghost Makes a Friend

Written & illustrated by Maggie Edkins Willis

A ghost plans a Halloween party to make a new friend. Will his costume win her over?

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34 pages· 388 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Little Ghost has always been content haunting his old house with his mom. But when a new girl moves in next door, he faces the daunting task of making a friend. Determined to overcome his shyness, he devises a plan to invite her to a Halloween party. The challenge? Finding the perfect costume that will make her want to be friends with him. As the party approaches, will Little Ghost's spooky charm be enough to win her over, or will his fears get the best of him? Discover the magic of being true to oneself in this delightful tale.

From the publisher

A shy ghost learns the secret to making friends is being his spooky, sparkly self in this charming debut picture book that’s perfect for fans of Stumpkin. Little Ghost and his mom have been happily haunting their creaky old house for years, just the two of them. When a new girl moves in next door, Little Ghost wants to introduce himself. But making friends can be scary…until he comes up with the perfect plan: he’s going to invite her over for a Halloween party! But what costume will make her want to be friends with him?

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
34
Words
388
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about HalloweenBooks about identityBooks about ghostsBooks about shyness
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Publication
Published
July 16, 2024
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781665927857

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