A Not-So-Scary Story
$36.65
- Hardcover
56 pages
- Release Date
30 September 2026
Summary
The two mice from A Delicious Story are back, exploring the thrills and chills of a scary story in this delightful light-hearted read-aloud picture book sequel—perfect for ages 3-6 at Halloween.
“I DIDN’T KNOW ANYONE LIKED BEING SCARED!” Little Mouse says to Big Mouse. After Big Mouse eats the story in A Delicious Story, he and his sidekick are back, and Big Mouse finally tells a story—and this time it’s going to be a scary one!
The mice have woken up in the …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781662640858 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1662640854 |
| Author: | Barney Saltzberg |
| Publisher: | Astra Publishing House |
| Imprint: | Hippo Park |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 56 |
| Release Date: | 30 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 254mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-6 |
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Critics Review
“This rather contemplative story works because it’s powered by spirited banter. As in the book’s predecessor, the art is minimalist, depicting just the two cartoonish mice against a flat backdrop—in this case, a suitably spooky charcoal color. Some may see Saltzberg’s mice as characters in an existential two-hander being performed on a dark, bare stage. If that’s too highfalutin a read, the fact remains that this book is silly but substantive entertainment. As endearingly funny-thinky as its predecessor.”—Kirkus Reviews
Barney Saltzberg
Barney Saltzberg is the author of more than 50 books for children, including the best-selling Touch and Feel Kisses series, Beautiful Oops!, My Book of Beautiful Oops!, and Hippo Park’s A Delicious Story. Additionally, he has recorded four albums of songs for children. His books have won numerous awards, including NAPPA Gold Awards, and received multiple starred reviews. Most recently, Melinda Gates chose Beautiful Oops! as one of her top three books every child should read.
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