Hardly Haunted

(Hardback)

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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.

House has a problem.

Shes a little spooky. Shes a little cobwebby. Oh, no! What if shes haunted

Shes not sure, buther hinges creak. Her pipes bang. And on windy days, the branches scritch-scratch at her windows. She tries to hold her breath and be as still as possible. If shes on her best behavior, maybe a family will move in.

How will House ever find a family that doesnt mind being haunted

Reviews

Digital illustrations predominately in purples and gold provide a soft, spooky atmosphere to give the dwelling character. This is just right for a Halloween story hour, and children will enjoy repeating the spooky sounds on every page. -- Booklist
Simas 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
Simas 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 houses expressions, the ever-present black cat) will surely lead to repeat readings. -- Horn Book Magazine
Sima creates a lovely twist on finding ones 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 librarys picture book collection, and the spooky message is one that is welcome all year around." -- School Library Journal, starred review

Author Bio

Jessie Sima is an author/illustrator living and working in New York City. They grew up in a small town in southern New Jersey, unaware that they were a storyteller. Once they figured it out, they told their family and friends, whotook it quite well. They are the author ofNot Quite Narwhal;Harriet Gets Carried Away;Love, Z;Snow Pony and the Seven Miniature Ponies;Spencers New Pet;Jules vs. the Ocean;Hardly Haunted; andWeather Together. You can visit them at JessieSima.com.