{"product_id":"the-skull-a-spooky-illustrated-adventure-story-about-friendship-and-courage-for-kids-ages-6-ai9-ai-a-stylish-gothic-gift-from-the-bestselling-creator-of-this-is-not-my-hat-9781529531053","title":"The Skull: A Spooky Illustrated Adventure Story about Friendship and Courage for Kids Ages 6–9 – A Stylish Gothic Gift from the Bestselling Creator of This Is Not My Hat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Reading this, I accidentally rediscovered \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ethe power of a good story.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrank Cottrell-Boyce, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWaterstones Children’s Laureate 2024–2026\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Jon Klassen, Caldecott Medalist and bestselling creator of \u003ci\u003eThis Is Not My Hat\u003c\/i\u003e, comes a wonderfully eerie yet gentle Halloween story perfect for ages 6–9.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn a dark night, a girl named Otilla stumbles across a lonely, abandoned house deep in the forest. Inside waits a skull – who has a secret of its own. Together, they face the shadows that arrive each night… and discover the strength that comes from courage and kindness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith Klassen’s signature dry humour, hauntingly beautiful illustrations and a touch of deliciously spooky fun, \u003ci\u003eThe Skull\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for kids who like their stories mysterious but not too scary. Parents can feel reassured: while this gothic folktale has a shiver of creepiness, it ends with strength, empowerment and a reminder that even the strangest friendships can be the most comforting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for:\u003cbr\u003e- Independent readers ages 6–9\u003cbr\u003e- Families looking for a suspenseful but not-too-scary read-aloud\u003cbr\u003e- Fans of spooky folktales with a twist of wit and charm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A mysterious, exquisitely presented gothic tale.”\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eHaunting and charming. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA dark, delectable adventure.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Strange and deliciously creepy, this is the perfect read for children who like something a bit different.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e Irish independent ‘The Best Spooky and Sweet Autumn Reads for Children\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781529531053\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Walker Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: London, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 20.2(H)x15(L)x1.2(W)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cb\u003eJon Klassen\u003c\/b\u003e is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eI Want My Hat Back, We Found a Hat \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThis Is Not My Hat\u003c\/i\u003e, the only book to ever win both the Kate Greenaway and Caldecott Medals. He also illustrated \u003ci\u003eTriangle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSquare,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Wolf\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e the Duck and the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eExtra Yarn\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSam and Dave Dig a Hole\u003c\/i\u003e, all written by Mac Barnett, as well as Ted Kooser's \u003ci\u003eHouse Held Up by Trees. \u003c\/i\u003eBefore making picture books, he worked as an illustrator on the animated feature film \u003ci\u003eCoraline. \u003c\/i\u003eOriginally from Niagara Falls, Canada, Jon now lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and son. Find Jon online at www.burstofbeaden.com and on Instagram as @JonKlassen.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003eA dark, delectable adventure. -- Emily Bearn * The Daily Telegraph *\u003cbr\u003eA mysterious, exquisitely presented gothic tale about a runaway girl and a talking skull, who befriend each other, and a threatening headless skeleton. Klassen’s images make astonishing use of light and dark, especially in his rosy-fingered dawn. -- Nicollette Jones * The Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful, heartwarming, funny, and only very mildly spooky. If anyone can turn an obscure Middle-European folk fable into a bestseller, it’s Klassen. -- Tristram Saunders * The Daily Telegraph *\u003cbr\u003eKlassen’s deadpan humour and shadowy illustration combine to darkly chilling effect as he harnesses the power of traditional storytelling. Brilliant. -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003e“This is a delicious little horror, inspired by a Tyrolean folk tale, about a lonely, abandoned skull who plays host to a very brave little girl. 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