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new board book edition pubbing July 2025
Skeleton Bones and Goblin Groans Poems for Halloween Illustrated by Karen Dismukes Jack o'lantern, Jack o'light. Jack o'darkness, Jack o'night. Thrillsome, shocking, bewitching—Halloween! It's the only night of the year when a being can truly be . . . itself! But Halloween's not just for goblins. Read along and see for yourself as bats, witches, daring adventurers, even ordinary kids (especially ordinary kids) come out for tricks and treats. Spooky fun poems and winning hand-beaded illustrations perfectly capture the spirit of this much-loved holiday.
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"Kids who enjoy the spooky side of Halloween will find this a treat." --Kirkus Reviews
"[A]ppealing, animated, and appropriate for younger children." --School Library Journal
"Sklansky plays with words and forms to show readers how fun and flexible poetry can be." --Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"The Halloweeny poems and whimsical, not to mention well-written." --Seattle Times
"As in From the Doghouse, the fabric and bead artwork brings to life a collection of poems on haunting topics."
--Publishers Weekly
Here's a peek inside: