When the Goblins Came Knocking

A parent might reach for this book when their child expresses anxiety about spooky Halloween costumes or decorations. While many children love the holiday, the scary elements can be overwhelming. This story is told from the perspective of a child who was terrified by trick-or-treaters last year. This Halloween, the child develops a plan to be brave, realizing through the process that the scary goblins and ghosts are just other kids in costumes. It gently normalizes Halloween fears and models a concrete, empowering strategy for overcoming them. It's a perfect, comforting read for preschoolers and early elementary children to help them reframe the holiday from frightening to fun.