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Spooky

by Sally Anne Garland Publisher: SUNBIRD BOOKS

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A new home, a wary cat

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A new home, a wary cat

A family’s move to a big, old house unsettles both the children and the black cat already living there. The family chooses to give the cat space as they unpack and adjust, making the shared home the setting for a story about change, patience, and learning to feel at ease in unfamiliar surroundings. The cat’s presence adds a light spooky element, with Halloween as a natural seasonal fit, though the subject of settling in works beyond the holiday.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 encountering a move or another new situation
  • Young readers who enjoy stories featuring cats and a gentle spooky element
  • Families looking for a Halloween-season picture book about patience and change

Themes

Moving and adjustmentPatienceCatsFeeling at homeSpooky atmosphere

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Book overview

When a family moves into a big, old house, it feels strange and unfamiliar to the kids - a bit spooky even! They soon discover a black cat is already living there, and it is spooked by the new owners. As they unpack and settle into their new home, the family decides to not disturb the cat and to pretend that they don't see it padding around from room to room. Will the family and their spooky housemate ever feel at home? This story about life changes and being patient in new situations is perfect year round, and especially at Halloween.

Praise for Sally Anne Garland's books:
Nook
"A sensitive character study with feelings that run deep."
‒Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

The Moon Seed
"A quietly spectacular picture book, reimagining the journey of
a seed aboard Apollo 14."
‒The Guardian

The Chalk Garden
"A lush, joyful picture book, full of growth, colour and creativity."
‒The Guardian

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