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Just because it is set at Halloween doesn’t mean you can’t read it anytime you want!

Ghoulia volume 1 by Barbara Cantini

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Yes, Ghoulia volume 1 is a Halloween book, and maybe it is because I love Halloween, but I would read this book by Barbara Cantini all year round. It has humor and is low-key spooky. Most ages can appreciate it, however, the only thing that might be a smidgen much for the younger or sensitive reader is the fact that the “Halloween Candy Bag” our friend Ghoulia carries, is the actual head of her uncle and she will remove her own head near the end […]

Gentle, spooky fun for sensitive, younger readers

Ghoulia and the Mysterious Visitor: Book #2 by Barbara Cantini

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While not technically about Halloween, this second Ghoulia book fits the bill for a slightly spooky story for younger readers.  My second grader loved the first book, Ghoulia: Making New Friends Can be Scary, which is about an undead girl wanting to make friends with the town children.  So when I learned that the sequel was out, it was an automatic choice for an ‘All Hallows Read’ gift. In the first book Ghoulia learned about Halloween and made friends.  This time there is a mystery […]

Ghoulia is a cute story with charming art, perfect gift to give a young reader next Halloween

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Several years ago, Neil Gaiman suggested celebrating All Hallow’s Read around Halloween.  You celebrate the Halloween season by giving seasonally appropriate books to friends and family.  Either directly about the holiday, or perhaps spooky and scary books that fit this time of year’s mood.  I’ve done this for the past three years now with my girls.  This year was a bit of a challenge for my newly turned seven year old.  She loves Halloween but really, really does not like to be scared.  She is […]



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