About This Book
In this charming chapter book, Yoko and Timothy are ready for their school's Halloween parade, sporting unique food costumes. However, the festive mood is threatened when a class bully targets a shy classmate. Yoko and Timothy step up, demonstrating bravery and friendship to ensure everyone has a happy Halloween. It's a gentle story that introduces themes of standing up to bullies, empathy, and the power of teamwork, making it ideal for discussing social challenges in a comforting way.
Yoko and Timothy aren't very frightening in their costumes that look like food, but they can still scare Doris and Stumpy, who ride an almost-real motorcycle in the school's Halloween parade.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What was your favorite costume in the Halloween parade? What would you dress up as?
2
How did the bully make the shy playschooler feel? Have you ever felt that way?
3
What did Yoko and Timothy do to help their friend? What would you do if you saw someone being bullied?
4
Why is it important to be kind to everyone, even if they seem different or shy?
5
How did Yoko and Timothy show bravery in this story?
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