Griselda Snook’s Spectacular Books

Illustrated by Laura Borio
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Hardcover
$18.99 US
10.06"W x 11.38"H x 0.41"D  
On sale Jul 02, 2024 | 32 Pages | 9781664300460
Preschool - 2
Reading Level: Fountas & Pinnell M
When a young boy named Henry steps into Griselda Snook's Halloween-themed bookstore, he's certain that he won't find a book that's just right for him--or will he?

When Henry finds a key on the sidewalk and gives it to its owner, he follows her into a huge bookstore. Griselda Snook's Spectacular Books, which features a vast array of Halloween-themed books and caters especially to Halloween characters, has books for every interest. Despite the variety in choices, Henry isn't convinced that he'll find anything for himself. Could a guest reader at the store, Magenta Screech, have the perfect book for Henry?
Barry Timms likes the way that stories bring people together. He can often be found with pencil in hand, writing or drawing or both. He loves road movies, ghost trains, and exploring forgotten side streets.

Laura Borio used to draw on the kitchen walls as a child, to the delight of her parents. Once she realized that she liked drawing on paper more, she decided to become a children's book illustrator and now her days are filled with sketches, colors, cats, and raspberry jam croissants.
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When a young boy named Henry steps into Griselda Snook's Halloween-themed bookstore, he's certain that he won't find a book that's just right for him--or will he?

When Henry finds a key on the sidewalk and gives it to its owner, he follows her into a huge bookstore. Griselda Snook's Spectacular Books, which features a vast array of Halloween-themed books and caters especially to Halloween characters, has books for every interest. Despite the variety in choices, Henry isn't convinced that he'll find anything for himself. Could a guest reader at the store, Magenta Screech, have the perfect book for Henry?

Author

Barry Timms likes the way that stories bring people together. He can often be found with pencil in hand, writing or drawing or both. He loves road movies, ghost trains, and exploring forgotten side streets.

Laura Borio used to draw on the kitchen walls as a child, to the delight of her parents. Once she realized that she liked drawing on paper more, she decided to become a children's book illustrator and now her days are filled with sketches, colors, cats, and raspberry jam croissants.

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