How to Make Friends With a Ghost
Author: Rebecca Green
Illustrator: Rebecca Green
Publisher: Andersen Press
Aimed at age: 5-8
Children often find the idea of ghosts and monsters to be overwhelmingly terrifying. But what if ghosts were friendly? Ghosts can make excellent friends throughout your life and beyond! But do you know how to treat them right? If you are ever lucky enough to meet a ghost you will need to know the appropriate way to care for them. One of the most important rules is to make sure no one mistakes your ghost for whipped cream or a marshmallow if you are not looking.
This whimsical tale of ghost care is a useful tool for showing halloween is nothing to be scared of. If you have a child who has a lot of anxiety around the spooky season this book may be a great place to start for deescalating those fears. A beautiful theme of friendships runs throughout this story.