Spooky, Scary Skeletons

By Andrew Gold, Polona Lovsin (Illustrator)

Five skeletons' Halloween mischief leads to a dance that might save the night.

3.7/5 Goodreads · 154 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Join five mischievous skeletons on a Halloween adventure as they trick-or-treat through the night. When their spooky antics go too far, only a skeleton dance can save the day. With playful illustrations and the viral song's catchy lyrics, this sing-along picture book promises shivers and giggles. Will the skeletons' dance turn their frightful night into a delightful one? Perfect for Halloween or any time, this tale is a family favorite in the making.

From the publisher

Spooky, scary skeletons…will send shivers down your spine in this adorable sing-along picture book based on the TikTok viral song by Andrew Gold (best known for writing The Golden Girls theme song, “Thank You for Being a Friend.”) Follow along as five little skeletons go trick-or-treating on Halloween night. But when they take their scares too far, can a skeleton dance save the day? Andrew Gold released “Spooky, Scary Skeletons” in 1996. Since then, it has become a viral sensation, with over 8 billion views on both YouTube and TikTok… and counting! Now, fans of all ages can sing along to the complete lyrics, which have been paired with playful illustrations. Spooky, scary skeletonsSpeak with such a screech–You’ll SHAKE and SHUDDER in surpriseWhen you hear these zombies shriek. An ideal read-aloud for Halloween or ANY time of year, this is sure to become a cherished part of family bookshelves for years to come.

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