Hardly Haunted by Jessie Sima
From the bestselling creator of Not Quite Narwhal comes a delightfully spooky story about an old house who wants to be a homeeven if her new family isnt what she expected.
Digital illustrations predominately in purples and gold provide a soft, spooky atmosphere to give the dwelling characterThis is just right for a Halloween story hour, and children will enjoy repeating the spooky sounds on every page. -- Booklist
Sima’s lighthearted, cartoony style and cozy palette disarm the book of any frightening elements. The gentle, upbeat vibe makes it a fair choice to remind kids that their differences from others are the key to their belonging. -- Kirkus Reviews
Sima’s text is more sweet than spooky, complemented by the digital illustrations’ cool palette of purples, blues, and greens. Various sounds to read aloud and visual details to pore over (the anthropomorphic house’s expressions, the ever-present black cat) will surely lead to repeat readings. -- Horn Book Magazine
Sima creates a lovely twist on finding one’s place in the world, told with a light touch and plenty of spooky onomatopoeia. -- Publishers Weekly
* "This celebration of being true to oneself makes it a perfect addition to every library’s picture book collection, and the spooky message is one that is welcome all year around." -- School Library Journal, starred review
Sima’s lighthearted, cartoony style and cozy palette disarm the book of any frightening elements. The gentle, upbeat vibe makes it a fair choice to remind kids that their differences from others are the key to their belonging. -- Kirkus Reviews
Sima’s text is more sweet than spooky, complemented by the digital illustrations’ cool palette of purples, blues, and greens. Various sounds to read aloud and visual details to pore over (the anthropomorphic house’s expressions, the ever-present black cat) will surely lead to repeat readings. -- Horn Book Magazine
Sima creates a lovely twist on finding one’s place in the world, told with a light touch and plenty of spooky onomatopoeia. -- Publishers Weekly
* "This celebration of being true to oneself makes it a perfect addition to every library’s picture book collection, and the spooky message is one that is welcome all year around." -- School Library Journal, starred review
Jessie Sima is the author and illustrator of bestselling picture books, including Not Quite Narwhal; Love, Z; Hardly Haunted; and more. They grew up in a small town in southern New Jersey and now write and draw in a creaky house in New York state. When not making books, Jessie can be found reading graphic novels, watching scary movies, and playing outside with dogs. You can visit them online at JessieSima.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781534441705 |
| ISBN 10 | 1534441700 |
| Title | Hardly Haunted |
| Author | Jessie Sima |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2021-09-30 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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