Ghost in the House: A Lift-the-Flap Book!

Reviewed by: Patti Francis - Pownal Elementary School, Pownal, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 6, 2016

Review

"There's a ghost in the house, in the creepy haunted house, on this dark, spooky, night, all alone." So begins this charming cumulative counting book for your youngest trick-or-treaters. Originally published in 2013, the reissued book now includes lift-the-flap tabs on each page adding the the fun. The pages and tabs are made of thicker paper and are sturdy enough to withstand excited little hands. Each page adds another ghoulish creature creeping down the hall, in a double-page spread, until suddenly they hear a noise. Paquette's energetic rhyme and rhythm effortlessly move the story along to a fun and surprising ending. Record's illustrations, created digitally, are simple yet expressive, featuring non-threatening monsters. Each page complementing the text nicely.

A sweet addition to any Halloween collection, this adorable and simple ghost story is perfect for pre-K through 2nd grade.

Overall Book Score: very good