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A cute rhyming Halloween book about a ghost that doesn't say what you'd normally expect. Great for reading aloud to a group and having children guess what the ghost says.

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This is a super sweet Halloween picture book written with a rhyming meter. The illustrations are adorable and the quick story would be a great addition to a Halloween reading list.

*Thank you NetGalley and Jolly Fish Press for this ARC!*

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Cute, cute, cute! What a darling little story with a fun, impactful message of daring to be different and try something new! I cannot wait to add this to my kids' Halloween shelves,

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This is super cute and a fun way to introduce different sounds and excitement to your reading time. I also love the message of individuality. Definitely a cute Halloween read.

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Filled with rhymes and sounds and repetition that kids will love! Especially for very young children who are learning the concepts of things being "silly" and diverting expectations. I felt the ghosts ending brave speech was aimed more towards older kids which did not give a clear indication of what developmental age it was written for, but over all a very fun book that is perfect for reading out loud together or at a story time.

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this is ABSOLUTELY adorable. i’ve read a lot of children’s chapter books for fun recently and this one is definitely one of my favorites. the art style is lovely and i’m a sucker for seasonal books. the potential for fun read-alouds here is UP THERE! i’m so excited to buy this and read it to my baby cousins as the halloween season approaches. highly recommend!

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I was so happy to receive an advanced electronic copy in netgalley of this sweet book. I read it with my toddler son several nights in a row and he is hooked. He's a huge fan of halloween themed books all year round. I love how the book challenges you to be yourself and be different! That different is okay and strong! We are trying to raise a free and independent thinker, and these books are right up his alley. Thank you so much for the opportunity!

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Such a fun, silly, and lighthearted lesson about being yourself. Kukla’s latest work is all treat and no tricks! You’ll get to know these characters well, because as soon as you finish the last page, your young audience will surely shout, “Again!”

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Such a cute Halloween story! As soon as I received the ARC, I sat down with my 5-year-old and we read about the Witch, Ghost Cat, Ghost Frog and Ghost Cow. Meow, Ribbit, and Mooo!! I loved making the sounds out for my son. The illustrations were adorable, and the story is great.

Thank you Net Galley and Lauren Kukla for the ARC opportunity

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The book was beautifully written. Overall, the book was well written and I did really enjoy it. Thank you for this advance reading copy!

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So freaking cute!! This book is so fun, humorous, and adorable. I love its simplicity, which makes it a perfect fit for super young readers. Additionally, little kids will love the various surprises that this book has to offer, and I have no doubt that they will be giggling as they read, and it will make them want to read this book over and over again. Lastly, the moral of the story was simple yet effective: be unafraid, be yourself. The story conveys this perfectly without letting it overshadow the other aspects of the book. Bravo!!

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Ok. I LOVED this and cannot wait to add it to my son's Halloween bookshelf. The cadence and rhymes are perfect for reading aloud and I can already hear him giggling every time the ghost says something new. The illustrations are perfection - fun and colorful while still being so aesthetic.

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review!

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This is a cute Halloween story. The illustrations are nice. There is very little text. Essentially, the ghost wants to be himself and make his own noise.

We will buy this for the library as holiday titles alway circulate well. Thank you for the ARC.

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Ghost Says Meow! Is an adorably illustrated Halloween tale about sticking to your guns and loving just who you are despite pushback from others. In this story, ghost wants to make ALL types of sounds, not just the frightening ones expected of him. This story is sure to not only be a hilarious read aloud, but one that comes with a great lesson as well. This serves an engaging and interactive storytime setting well as Ghost Says Meow! can really kick off a larger discussion pertaining to so many different things. This is a classic rhyming tale perfect for any library collection, sure to be read on a loop.

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Halloween is all about having fun and pretending you are something you're not. Little ghost loves to pretend at Halloween, but all his friends think he should toe the line and just say BOO. This book is filled with spooky words and illustrations that will make it a fun read for young listeners.

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This was a hit! Our 4-year-old Halloween & cat fan absolutely loved this book. She was laughing out loud and thought this was the best Halloween book ever. We adults love the positive message in the book.

The only negative thing is that now we have to wait until September to get the physical book, and she wants it right now.

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This is an absolutely adorable book. My kids loved it and the illustrations were perfect. 10/10 will recommend.

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I received an ARC of this children's book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a really cute book. Both the pictures and the story are adorable!

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An adorable story of a little ghost who wants to say more than just 'boo!' Even when her Halloween pals tell her that she's wrong, she bravely stands in her truth and lets them know they can go a little outside of the box, too!

Short and sweet with super cute illustrations, and I can imagine it'd be a hit at storytime.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Ghost Says Meow! was adorable. The unexpectedness of having a ghost say a variety of sounds is sure to cause laughs in small children. It is a cute Halloween themed book that I will recommend to those with small children. The art work is also fantastic!

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