There's a Ghost in This House by Oliver Jeffers

A little girl lives all alone in a big, old house. She's sure there's a ghost in the house. Can you help her find the ghost? 

Thoughts: Part ghost story, part seek-and-find activity--this book is brilliant! I love the storyline, but it's the illustrations that steal the show. The use of old photographs, new illustrations (the girl and various house details on paper pages), and the ghosts (on tracing paper pages) make this story great. Make sure you look at the end pages to see the rather subtle surprise ending. I can't wait to use this book in storytime in October. I know kids will love this book. The fact that the girl never sees a ghost and they are everywhere will have the kids shouting out, "Turn around!" or "Look over there!" There's a Ghost in This House will be storytime gold. Pair with The Dark by Lemony Snicket, Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds, and What Was I Scared Of? by Dr. Seuss. 

Read about Jeffers's creative process here. 

Download an activity pack from Oliver Jeffers's website here. 

Themes: Ghosts, Spooky Stories 

 (Philomel Books, 2021.)