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A Wee Boo
- Subject
- Ghost Stories
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Size
- 20.1 cm Ă 27.7 cm
- ISBN
- 9781459827639
This heartwarming ghost story will make readers laugh out loud and sympathize with a ghost who is too cute to be scary.
Wee Boo is a ghost who wants nothing more than to earn her haunting license like all the other accredited ghosts. The problem? Sheâs far too cute to scare anyone! Sheâs given one last chance, with extraordinarily low standards: Boo doesnât need to make anyone scream or gasp or shudder, she just needs one âwhoaâ to earn her place as a certified ghost. But she's running out of chances and her final haunting is not going wellâthat is until she meets a baby. When Boo makes the baby laugh, she realizes something: although sheâs terrible as a scary ghost, she might just make an outstanding imaginary friend. And a baby laughing in a crib at an invisible friend might just be enough to spook someone after allâthe baby's parents.
About the creators
Jessica BoydAuthor
Jessica Boyd has been a creative writer for over 16 years. She loves writing, reading, baking delicious treats for her delightful friends and hanging out with her wonderful daughters and husband. Jessica reviews kid lit titles on her popular blog, Jess Reviews a Book. Jessica grew up in Scarborough, Ontario, but now lives outside of Toronto. She has yet to see a ghost at her house.
Brooke KerriganIllustrator
Brooke Kerrigan has loved drawing ever since she was a little girl, so it seemed only natural that she would grow up to be an artist. Of all her creative endeavors, illustrating children's books is her favorite. Brooke has illustrated more than ten picture books, including the award-winning A Wee Boo and the Blue Spruce Award nominee A Plan for Pops. Born in Toronto, she currently lives with her husband in the French Alps.
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What reviewers said
âInstantly lovable...The cute ghost who is unable to scare will resonate with many little readers. When youâre small and cute itâs hard to be taken seriously by bigger kids and adults. But as this story proves, the goal is not to be like others â itâs to find a way to be your unique self.â
âCharming, funny, utterly captivating.â
âA fun, charming story about self-discover and finding one's purpose in life...er...the after-life.â
âReaders will have no choice but to fall in loveâŠA light and approachable ghost story that is well-suited to both classroom and home reads.â
âSnappily paced; Boo is an endearing protagonist; and the humor in both text and mixed-media art will keep readers engaged.â
âA charming story...Booâs attempts at frightening animals and people are humorous and guaranteed to make more than babies smile. Delightful illustrations are digitally created...The result is pleasing to the eye and adds so much to the enjoyment of the tale. Recommended.â
