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by Ciara L. Hill (Author), Winda Popink (Illustrator)
The neighborhood is buzzing with Halloween excitement, and Anthony can't wait to see what the night has in store!
Anthony has heard an exciting rumor: the famous Big Red House is giving out candy bars as big as books! With his cousins Nicolas and Sebastian by his side, Anthony heads out for a Halloween night filled with excitement, hoping to reach the house before the party begins.
But getting there isn't quite as easy as they expected. Along the way, spilled candy, runaway dogs, unexpected surprises, and neighbors who need a helping hand turn their trick-or-treating night into something much bigger than a race for giant candy bars.
Will the boys keep rushing toward the Halloween fun, or will they discover that sometimes the sweetest part of the night is stopping to help someone else?
Filled with Halloween excitement, trick-or-treating, candy, family, community, and kindness, Halloween Hype is a joyful children's Halloween picture book that celebrates the magic of the season while reminding young readers that how we treat others can make any celebration even sweeter.
Featuring three joyful Black boys at the heart of the story, Halloween Hype offers young readers a fun, engaging, and inclusive Halloween experience filled with playful moments, relatable childhood experiences, and a meaningful message about looking out for others.
Perfect for Halloween storytime, classroom read-alouds, school and public libraries, family reading, and holiday celebrations, Halloween Hype is a spirited Halloween book for children ages 4-8 who love trick-or-treating, candy, neighborhood fun, and stories that leave them with something meaningful to remember. A fun Halloween night. A neighborhood full of surprises. And a sweet reminder that kindness can be the best treat of all.
