Over in the Hollow

Written by Rebecca Dickinson · Illustrated by Stephan Britt

Discover who haunts the hollow with playful rhymes and spooky creatures.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a cobweb-filled hollow, a giant spider and her little one spin their webs. Nearby, a papa mummy and his two mummies, a mama owl with her three owlets, and more creatures join the eerie chorus. Inspired by a classic counting rhyme, this tale invites readers to explore a world where ghosts, werewolves, and other spooky beings come alive with playful sounds and rhythms. Who else will you find in this enchanting, not-so-scary hollow? Dive into a whimsical adventure perfect for those who love a fun twist on Halloween's mysterious creatures.

From the publisher

Over in the hollow, where the cobwebs are spun, Live a giant mother spider and her little spidey one. Who else lives over in the hollow? A papa mummy and his little mummies two, a mama owl and her little owlets three…and more! And they all have something to say, whether it’s to hoot, to howl, to hiss, or to yowl. Inspired by Olive A. Wadsworth’s classic counting rhyme, Over in the Meadow, Over in the Hollow is a spooky take on the popular Appalachian poem. A wonderful read-aloud, the playful rhyme and repetition will delight readers of all ages who enjoy a funnot scaryapproach to the world of ghosts, werewolves, and the like.

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