Halloween is here, and Petal and Poppy are going to a party! But Petal's scared. Halloween is too spooky. Poppy assures Petal it's all just pretend that there's nothing to be afraid of. But then a haunted house scares Poppy. Maybe Halloween is a little spooky after all! Told in a very simple graphic novel format, the Petal and Poppy books are perfect for readers just beginning to read independently. The words and sentences are easy to decode, and work in tandem with the illustrations to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the text. Most important, the delightful characters and story lines will foster a love of reading that will stay with readers throughout their lifetime. AGES: 6-8 AUTHOR: Lisa Clough and Ed Briant are the husband-and-wife creative team behind all the Petal and Poppy books. Under the name Lisa Jahn-Clough, Lisa has also written and illustrated Alicia's Bad Day and My Friend and I. Ed is also the creator of the comic "Tales from the Slushpile," published online with Publishers Weekly Childrens Bookshelf. Visit their websites, www.lisajahnclough.com and www.ebriant.com. Colour illustrations
