Tell Me a Scary Story...But Not Too Scary!

In this charmingly interactive story by comedy legend Carl Reiner, a young boy recounts his encounter with a mysterious house and a spooky creature next door. The narrative cleverly pauses, asking readers if they want to continue, empowering children to manage their own level of suspense. Accompanied by a CD featuring Reiner's performance and sound effects, this book is perfect for parents and children aged 4-11 to read together. It gently explores themes of fear and bravery, making it a wonderful tool for normalizing big feelings in a playful, comforting way.

Everyone loves scary stories and award-winning comedy writer/director Carl Reiner invites readers to huddle close as he tells a young boy's tale of the mysterious house next door. Something with red beams of light shooting from its eyes was coming down the basement stairs. It came closer and closer... the hair on the back of my neck was sticking straight out. I finally saw it- and it was alive! As the story becomes spookier and spookier, Reiner pauses to ask "Shall we turn the page- or is it too scary?" That's for you to decide! Parents and children can read along together as they listen to spooky sound effects and Carl Reiner's hilarious performance of Tell Me a Scary Story... on the accompanying CD.