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Boo the Friendly Ghost

Name: Boo the Friendly Ghost
ISBN: 9780655241775

By Em Bruce

Boo can’t scare anyone—but could his kindness become the spookiest surprise of all?

gentle playful heartwarming reassuring

Genres

Friendship/Family Horror/Spooky Feelings/Wellbeing

What is Boo the Friendly Ghost about?

Boo is a little ghost with a big problem: he cannot scare anyone. While the other ghosts practise spooky sounds and frightening faces, Boo would rather make friends and bring smiles. His gentle nature soon shows everyone that kindness can be more powerful than a fright. With playful rhymes, colourful illustrations and a softly spooky Halloween setting, this charming story celebrates friendship, individuality and the joy of being yourself. A reassuring read for toddlers and preschoolers, perfect for sharing at bedtime or any time of year.

About the author

Em Bruce and James Newman Gray are a talented author and illustrator team who create fun and imaginative books for children. Their stories are filled with adventure and colourful characters, making reading exciting for young readers. Together, they help bring stories to life with wonderful words and vibrant pictures.

Pages

22 pages

Reading age

Board Book (0-3)

This edition

2026

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