See the Ghost

A parent might reach for this book when their newly independent reader needs a story that is both achievable and incredibly funny, boosting their confidence. It’s also a perfect choice for a child who is curious about spooky things but easily frightened. The book uses very simple, repetitive sentences to describe a ghost's actions, suggesting a scary haunting. However, the delightful illustrations tell a completely different story: a friendly, cute ghost is happily baking a cake. The humor comes from this contradiction and the opposite reactions of a terrified dog and a cool-as-a-cucumber cat. It’s a wonderful way to introduce genre conventions and show that things aren't always as scary as they first seem.