Every Year Dracula - by Emmy Kastner (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A mischievous, toothsome picture book about a Halloween costume turned daily wear that celebrates the power of make-believe and the indomitable magic of childhood--perfect for fans of Vampenguin and Knuffle Bunny.

It's Halloween, and there are so many costumes to choose from. Ghosts and witches. Goblins and skeletons. But for one little boy, only DRACULA will do! Every. Single. Year.

What starts as an annual holiday ritual soon evolves into a daily practice. Sure, the cape is getting a little short. And so are the sleeves. And the pants. But when his costume goes poof (and not in a cool way) will his vampiric ventures come to an end? Or is being Dracula about more than dressing up?

About the Author

Emmy Kastner is an author and illustrator of children's books, including While You're Asleep, So Tortoise Dug, All the Ice Cream in the Land, and Every Year Dracula. A former high school teacher, Emmy taught English and science in San Francisco. Upon moving back to Michigan, she cofounded the youth writing center Read and Write Kalamazoo (RAWK). RAWK is devoted to celebrating and amplifying youth voices through the cultivation of reading and writing skills via joy, creativity, equity, and access. Emmy lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with her husband and three kids, their dog, and two cats. She spends most days writing and making art in her studio above her family's coffee shop.