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The Little Ghost Who Didn't Like to Be Scary

Isla Wynter

Ages 3–7

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Layla is a ghost, and ghosts are supposed to be scary. They haunt castles and shout BOO!

But Layla would much rather play with her friends. As Halloween comes closer, she has to decide: will she be a proper ghost, or is there another way, one that doesn't involve being scary?

A reassuring Halloween picture book for children aged 3 to 7, especially little ones who find Halloween a bit too spooky.

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Author
Isla Wynter
Age
Ages 3–7
Language
English
Series
The Little Ghost (1)
First published
Publisher
Peryton Press
Hardback
31 pages · ISBN 9781913556129
Paperback
31 pages · ISBN 9781916151512
Ebook
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Audiobook
ISBN 9781094238661
Themes
Peer Pressure, Ghost Stories

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What is The Little Ghost Who Didn't Like to Be Scary about?

Layla is a ghost, and ghosts are supposed to be scary. They haunt castles and shout BOO! But Layla would much rather play with her friends. As Halloween comes closer, she has to decide: will she be a proper ghost, or is there another way, one that doesn't involve being scary?

Is The Little Ghost Who Didn’t Like to Be Scary suitable for children who are scared of Halloween?

Yes. Layla is a ghost who would rather play with her friends than shout BOO, and she finds a way to celebrate Halloween without being scary. A reassuring story for sensitive little ones.

What age is The Little Ghost Who Didn't Like to Be Scary for?

It is a picture book for children aged 3 to 7, written to be read aloud together. Older children can enjoy reading it on their own.

Is The Little Ghost Who Didn't Like to Be Scary available as a hardback, paperback or ebook?

Yes. It is available as hardback, paperback and ebook. The buttons on this page link to the shops that sell each format.

Is there an audiobook of The Little Ghost Who Didn't Like to Be Scary?

Yes. You can listen to the audiobook on Audible, Hoopla, Google Play, Kobo, Chirp and Spotify.

Is The Little Ghost Who Didn't Like to Be Scary part of a series?

Yes, it is book 1 in the The Little Ghost series, together with The Little Ghost Who Didn't Want to Be Mean and The Little Ghost and the Little Witch.

Is The Little Ghost Who Didn't Like to Be Scary available in other languages?

Yes. It is also available in Deutsch, Français and Español. Use the language buttons on this page to switch.

Who wrote The Little Ghost Who Didn't Like to Be Scary?

Isla Wynter. Isla Wynter is a Scottish author of picture books about friendship, curiosity and big feelings.

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