Comically freaking out…suspenseful without ever getting too intense for younger readers. - Kirkus Reviews. Have you ever been scared by strange noises-sounds that seem to happen all by themselves? What causes those squeaks and bumps? A scaredy-cat dog faces his fears and finds out in this funny bedtime story on courage and friendship. Look inside-nothing to fear, there’s only fun here! Kids love the finding activity (find 25 sounds, nouns, and verbs) and comical illustrations by Channing Jones that aid language comprehension (children ages 2 - 7; preschool - second grade; Easy to read & level 1 ESOL/ESE). 150 read-aloud words (double for bilingual book) in verse by best-selling author and college media instructor Karl Beckstrand (Polar Bear Bowler-see all of Beckstrand’s 60+ multicultural books).

1, Mini-mysteries for Minors series. Other mysteries in the series: Crumbs on the Stairs - Migas en las escaleras, She Doesn’t Want the Worms, It Came from Under the High Chair; Why Juan Can’t Sleep: A Mystery. None of our picture books discuss gender or orientation.

The perfect length picture book for kids (not too long for adults): 24 pages (full-color modern nursery rhyme/Halloween book for kids). Children’s book/gift for a boy or a girl; 8.5 x8.5 ; available in hard or soft cover and ebook versions: Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (worldwide rights © 2004, 2011), libraries, and all major distributors. More inside images/video book trailers: Premiobooks. LCCN: 2003096000, JUV020000, JUV019000, JUV028000, ISBN: 978-1951599058, ebook: 978-1452411408