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My First Ghost
This book comes with a free ghost But, like any pet, ghosts need special care and attention. A playful riff on "My First Pet" books, My First Ghost teaches kids everything they need to know about taking care of their very own ghost. Debut picture book authors Miller and Leviton offer humorous tips on feeding, grooming, and ghostly games which are complemented by charming illustrations with a retro twist.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published August 7, 2012
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November 5, 2012
"This book comes with a free ghost inside. Your ghost is between the next two pages. WARNING: A ghost is a big responsibility. Are you sure you want a ghost friend of your very own? If not, CLOSE THIS BOOK NOW. To claim your ghost, just turn the page." You turn the page to a double spread illustration of a friendly ghost with the text "CONGRATULATIONS! Your house is now officially haunted." The humor goes on from there. This owner's guide to a first ghost made me laugh aloud several times, and I'm looking forward to using it in a Halloween storytime. Too bad Halloween was last week!!
November 8, 2023
What can I say? I love my new ghost friend!
September 22, 2012
I Loved this book. I could see my nephew having so much fun with it. Once you let your ghost out, this book is your child's manuel on how to take care of their new friend. Plus I learned why I always sneeze 3 times in a row.
October 15, 2019
"This book comes with a free ghost inside. Your ghost is between the next two pages..." "WARNING: A ghost is a big responsibility. Are you sure you want a ghost friend of your very own?" "To claim your free ghost, just turn the page." "CONGRATULATIONS! Your house is now officially haunted." Learn all about the needs of your new ghost friend, which has by now taken up residence in your home if you continued past page 1 of this book. They are pretty much better than living pets because they don't take up any space, or make any noise, or need to eat or drink, or make any messes! There are some drawbacks - not being able to see them, for one, and some difficulty playing certain games - but these can be overcome! This funny introduction to ghost friends/pets will take some of the spook out of what can be a scary topic and readers will definitely want to invite a ghost into their homes.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 3, 2018
5/5
2012
Ghost story, children’s literature
Pre-k - 3rd
This book was very unique in how they told the story! They made the outlook on ghosts be fun and interactive to any child’s life as if they did have a ghost friend!
The pictures went greatly with the story line and I enjoyed how corny the book was! I read it aloud to a preschool class and they loved how I changed voices and really free them into the spooky aspects of the book
2012
Ghost story, children’s literature
Pre-k - 3rd
This book was very unique in how they told the story! They made the outlook on ghosts be fun and interactive to any child’s life as if they did have a ghost friend!
The pictures went greatly with the story line and I enjoyed how corny the book was! I read it aloud to a preschool class and they loved how I changed voices and really free them into the spooky aspects of the book
October 15, 2020
This is a motif seen a lot in picture books (think How to Train a Train or Laura Numeroff's 10 step guide to living with your monster.) It doesn't do too much that's different, and the super cartoony illustrations weren't my favorite. It's a decently cute Halloween picture book, though, and my ultra creative kid immediately wanted to run around outside with his ghost, so mission accomplished.
July 5, 2018
This book teaches kids about "ghosts" and how to take care of them. It treats "ghosts" as you would an imaginary friend. This story was very cute. Students would enjoy imagining up their own imaginary friends.
December 19, 2012
This is a fun story about what to expect from your own ghost. The narrative is amusing and the illustrations are colorful and cartoonish. Our girls were sure that the "free ghost inside" would be somehow missing because we were reading the library's copy of the book, but they chuckled when they saw the ghost.
Overall, this is an entertaining book to read aloud with children. It's not scary in the slightest, but might bring up interesting questions regarding the existance of ghosts and having one of your own. It isn't a Halloween-themed book, but that would be a great time of year to read this book. We enjoyed reading this book together.
interesting quote:
"When you yawn, it means your ghost is hugging you." (p. 29)
Overall, this is an entertaining book to read aloud with children. It's not scary in the slightest, but might bring up interesting questions regarding the existance of ghosts and having one of your own. It isn't a Halloween-themed book, but that would be a great time of year to read this book. We enjoyed reading this book together.
interesting quote:
"When you yawn, it means your ghost is hugging you." (p. 29)
February 1, 2016
This is a very cute, fun book about a kid with a pet ghost. It's filled with humor, friendship, and imagination. The author used very expressive language that allows the reader to really understand the message the author was trying to convey, all while continuing to be very fun and captivating. It was a very easy-to-read book that didn't take any effort to get through. If I could describe the illustrations in any way, it would be like the cartoon The Jetsons. The illustrator used that same type of look and it added to the uniqueness of the story.
If I were to use this book in the classroom, I would use it either around the time of Halloween, or to teach a lesson on the importance of imagination because I think that is the main point the author is really trying to get across.
If I were to use this book in the classroom, I would use it either around the time of Halloween, or to teach a lesson on the importance of imagination because I think that is the main point the author is really trying to get across.
October 5, 2012
Very thorough instructions for the care and keeping of your very own Ghost! With a little thoughtfulness and attention to the simple suggestions in this book, any child could have a happy and healthy life-long haunting with their very own ghost!
Rachel would have loved this one when she was little. It would have been too scary for Nevin when he was little.
Rachel would have loved this one when she was little. It would have been too scary for Nevin when he was little.
September 26, 2012
A very cute story of what life is like when you have a ghost. Definitely feels like this would inspire lots of imaginary friends. It was also very funny, loved how different things were rationalized to mean you had a ghost.
November 7, 2012
I can see myself being a little kid reading this book and get spooked but also wish I have a ghost friend. The illustrations are cute and fun. Definitely something I would read to kids during Halloween time!
November 26, 2012
fun to read during the holloween season.
this book represents ghost as children's pet.
i think this book is very creative.
this book shows some good fun ideas about the ghost.
GHOST FRIENDLY.
this book can be helpful to the students who has phobia over the ghost
this book represents ghost as children's pet.
i think this book is very creative.
this book shows some good fun ideas about the ghost.
GHOST FRIENDLY.
this book can be helpful to the students who has phobia over the ghost
September 16, 2013
I LOVE the first page, and I love the "when you get the hiccups, it means your ghost is tickling you" section. Cute idea.
The books ends too cheesily... I wish it had been creative and memorable like the beginning. Not a huge fan of the illustrations, either. Still cute overall. :)
The books ends too cheesily... I wish it had been creative and memorable like the beginning. Not a huge fan of the illustrations, either. Still cute overall. :)
August 24, 2016
It was a cute story, but nothing much more than that. Yes, I get that it is a kid's book, but it was just a whole lot of fluff to me. I love kids books that teach a moral or lesson. This one just didn't do it for me.
November 30, 2016
By opening the book the reader gets a ghost friend and the narrator spend the rest of the book describing the habits of ghosts and how to take care of them. Cute but older humor so preschool and up.
July 3, 2012
Are you ready for the responsibility of taking care of your very own ghost? Open the pages of this book to find out!
August 13, 2012
Adorable! Would be perfect to share with primary grade students, especially with Halloween coming up--or buy it as gift for Halloween.
August 16, 2012
Oh what fun! Great for 4-8yrs.
August 23, 2012
This book is adorable! Love the illustrations and love the theme!
September 13, 2012
very fun (and informational)
Especially nice to get the free ghost inside
Especially nice to get the free ghost inside
September 20, 2012
The care and feeding (or not) of your new ghost
October 5, 2012
Provides the reader with a ghost of his or her own, as well as instructions for feeding, caring for, and playing with this spectral friend.
October 23, 2012
So THAT's why I sneeze 3 times in a row?! Tee hee, this is a super cute book.
November 9, 2012
Might be a new addition to my monster storytime!
March 8, 2013
This book is soooooo fun!
March 28, 2013
Funny and clever. Love the illustrations and the story doesn't disappoint. It's very original.
October 21, 2014
This instruction manual for owning a ghost is a fun and engagind read aloud.
November 5, 2014
love this book! so fun! (not technically holiday, but listing because it would be fun to do around Halloween with an older audience)
fits pets theme too
fits pets theme too
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