How to Make Friends with a Ghost in a beautifully illustrated little children's book. It's a fun combination of helping your child learn to care for a pet and helping your child ease into the concept of death! Overall very charming.

A whimsical title with charming illustrations, this book works as a Halloween title for young readers who prefer the cuter side of spooky. ( )

I have mixed feelings about this particular title. The book itself isn't new - it has been around since 2017, and was clearly popular enough to warrant a paperback run now in 2022. The illustrations are perfect - they're very well-done and true to the style. I think the premise of this book is just not for me - I'm not super into spooky things, I'm not super into ghosts, and I'm a little bit worried that children are so literal that they might not really "get" this book. On the other hand, it takes all kinds to make a world, and I know lots of children who come to my library who would love a book like this, who love ghosts and spooky things, and who wouldn't be scared at all to think about having a ghost for a friend. So overall, it's a very cute book, it's very well-done, and I'd recommend it for most general collections. Whether or not it's right for you and the kids in your life depends on how cute they think ghosties can be!

A sweet instruction book providing advice on how to make friends with a ghost - and keeping that lifelong friend. Nothing scary, but enough gross stuff to warrant squeals of delighted disgust.

"Ghosts love to play peek-a-BOO" ( )

A whimsical guide for children on how to not only find and identify a ghost, but how to make friends with one. It offers the sage advice that if you are "sweet, and warm, and kind" the ghost will likely find you, which is good advice for making friends of any kind. The silly but delightful tips and advice on maintaining your such an unique friendship will appeal to children, and likely bring some giggles, and the illustrations seem to fit perfectly. A wonderful little book with a lovely message, not often seen in picture books, about the joys of having a lifelong friend who will be by your side throughout the changes life brings. ( )