Boo the Friendly Ghost: Padded Board Book: Padded Hardcover Picture Storybook

by Em Bruce, Sarah Grateley (Illustrator)

Overview

Meet Boo, the ghost who’d rather make friends than frights, in Boo the Friendly Ghost—a heartwarming Halloween story that little ones will love year-round!

Part of the Story Time series, Boo the Friendly Ghost is a sweet and gently spooky tale about a ghost who just isn’t very good at being scary. Boo would much rather make people smile than scream—and while the other ghosts try to teach him the tricks of haunting, Boo discovers that kindness can be just as powerful. With its playful themes, adorable characters, and vibrant Halloween illustrations, this story is a fun, non-scary way to celebrate the season.

Perfect for ages 1–5, this padded hardcover is made for small hands and big imaginations. Whether it’s for a bedtime read or a Halloween treat, Boo’s gentle journey will charm readers and listeners alike.

Key Features:

• A not-so-scary Halloween story —perfect for toddlers and preschoolers
• Adorable illustrations —and rhyming text that’s fun to read aloud
• Padded hardcover format—durable, giftable, and ideal for little hands
• Part of the Story Time series—encouraging a love of reading from an early age

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780655241775
Publisher:	Lake Press
Publication date:	07/14/2026
Series:	Story Time
Pages:	22
Product dimensions:	7.28(w) x 7.28(h) x 0.63(d)
Age Range:	1 - 6 Years

About the Author

Em Bruce is an award-winning children’s author and editor based in Sydney, Australia. She loves creating playful stories full of heart and imagination that inspire, delight and enchant little readers everywhere.

Sarah has had a passion for drawing for as long as she can remember. She took that passion to the University of Central England in 1995 and came away 3 years later with a top class degree in Illustration. Since then Sarah has worked with worldwide clients on commissions for children’s books, puzzles, bedding, fabric, greeting cards, gift wrap and lots more!