The Little Ghost Who Was Terrible at Being Scary: Children who love funny not-so-scary ghost stories Ages 5-7
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 27 2026
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Meet Gilbert - the little ghost who is TERRIBLE at being scary!
Every time Gilbert tries to say BOO, something silly happens instead. He squeaks like a rubber duck, crashes into coat racks, and accidentally makes the whole town laugh!
While his spooky family is busy frightening people, Gilbert worries he may never become a real ghost. But during the town's big pumpkin festival, Gilbert discovers that being different might actually be his greatest gift of all.
Filled with cozy autumn charm, glowing pumpkins, hilarious mishaps, and heartwarming friendship, The Little Ghost Who Was Terrible at Being Scary is a delightful Halloween picture book that teaches children about kindness, confidence, and embracing what makes them unique.
Perfect for bedtime, classroom read-alouds, Halloween story time, and children who love funny not-so-scary ghost stories!
Perfect For:- Ages 5-7
- Halloween read-alouds
- Funny ghost stories
- Autumn bedtime books
- Social-emotional learning
- Confidence and self-acceptance themes
- Cute spooky stories without scares
- Family and classroom reading
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