Howliday Inn

A parent might reach for this book when their child is feeling anxious about a new experience away from home, like a sleepover or leaving a pet behind for vacation. It reframes those 'what if' fears into a fun, solvable mystery. The story follows Harold the dog and Chester the cat, who are boarded at a creepy pet hotel called Chateau Bow-Wow. When other animal guests start disappearing and strange howls echo at night, the animal friends must team up to solve the spooky case. This graphic novel is a perfect mix of humor and mild suspense, ideal for ages 7-12. It's a great choice for encouraging problem-solving skills, celebrating friendship, and showing kids that scary situations can often have perfectly normal, and even funny, explanations.