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Leonard Builds a Haunted House

by Mike Ciccotello

A ghost’s not-so-scary construction project

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A ghost’s not-so-scary construction project

Leonard sets out to build the scariest possible home for his ghostly family, but each practical touch makes the house less like a traditional horror setting. The contrast between the family’s imagined house of horrors and Leonard’s snug, un-leaky creation gives the picture book its comic premise. Alongside haunted-house fun, the description points to themes of family, moving, and making a place your own. The “or is it?” question leaves room for a surprise without giving away how Leonard’s unconventional design is received.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy humorous picture books and ghostly settings.
  • Families looking for a Halloween-themed story that also touches on moving and home-building.

Themes

FamilyMoving and making a homeCreativityHaunted houses

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Book overview

Perfect for fans of Gustavo the Shy Ghost, this laugh-out-loud picture book puts a charming twist on the classic haunted house tale--a funny, spook-tacular read for Halloween or any time of year.

Leonard the cheerful, can-do ghost is building his family members a new haunted house. It needs to be the scariest house EVER! Except the more Leonard builds, the less creepy their new home looks. From the un-scary cellar to the snug roof that doesn't leak, it's nothing like the house of horrors his family imagined . . . or is it?

Mike Ciccotello's Leonard Builds a Haunted House is a hilariously triumphant tale about family, moving, house-building--and the spirit it takes to make something truly you.

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