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Children's Fiction Halloween

A Halloween Scare in Canada

by (author) Eric James

illustrated by Marina Le Ray

Publisher
Sourcebooks
Initial publish date
Aug 2021
Category
Halloween, Humorous Stories, General
Recommended Age
4 to 8
Recommended Grade
p to 3
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781492605737
    Publish Date
    Jul 2014
    List Price
    $13.99
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781728233482
    Publish Date
    Aug 2021
    List Price
    $14.99

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Description

This spooktacular Halloween picture book is a not-so-frightful, oh-so-delightful tale for children 4-8 who love Canada!

It's Halloween night in Canada, and creatures and critters from Calgary to Toronto are starting to gather outside the front door. A flurry of monsters on broomsticks, buses, and bikes are all clamoring in the darkness. What is it they want? Are they coming for you? Get ready for a furry, fanged fest! A perfect Halloween gift for kids, this fun read-aloud book is packed with colorful illustrations and charming rhymes featuring iconic locations and landmarks from Canada that kids, parents, and grandparents alike will love reading together.

  • Ideal for boys and girls ages 4-8 and their caregivers
  • A great Halloween gift or basket-stuffer for a unique family treat!
  • Not-too-scary fun for every reader, filled with witches, ghosts, ghouls, and pumpkins galore!
  • Enjoy landmarks such as Sambro Island Lighthouse, Esplanade Riel Bridge, the Rockies, and more
  • Perfect for kids who live in or have relatives in Canada or visit the North

From Windsor, Toronto, Québec, and Sydney,

The big, strong, and hairy, and terribly scary

All gathered together for one spooky night,

To seek out the living and give them a fright.

About the authors

Contributor Notes

Eric James is a children's book author, word tickler, and champion asparagus thrower. You can find him online at www.ericjames.co.uk. He lives in Bath, England, with his family.
Marina Le Ray has had success both as a children's book illustrator as well as a greeting card designer. She lives and works in Nantes, France.

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