Ghosts and Ghouls - by Ondrej Navratil (Board Book)

Book Synopsis

Embark on a Spooky Quest! A Thrilling Journey Through Ghostly Realms!

Step into the mysterious world of Ghosts and Ghouls! Young readers will take a thrilling guided tour through a haunted forest, an eerie castle, and even... their very own bedroom as they meet a cast of creepy characters, from terrifying basilisks to light-footed nymphs, see-through spooks and rattling skeletons! Each page is a brand new, surprise-filled journey, whether you're racing bogeys in a cellar or joining a wild monster ball. With its fantastically detailed illustrations and a super fun, immersive story, Ghosts and Ghouls will have kids excitedly exploring the mysterious and spooky realms hiding just around the corner - and maybe even under their beds!

• Get Ready for Goosebumps: Embark on a thrillingly fun adventure through a haunted forest, creepy castle, and even your own bedroom!


• Meet the Wackiest Monsters Around: Encounter basilisks, nymphs, werewolves, unicorns, zombies, spooks, skeletons, and more!


• Endless Fun and Surprises on Every Page: From bogey races to enchanted staircases to monster dances, each scene offers a new and exciting escapade.


• Perfect for Little Adventurers (Who Aren't Too Scared): Encourages exploration of the fantastical and the slightly spooky in a playful way.


• A Fun Read-Aloud for Storytime: Adults and children will enjoy the thrills and imaginative scenarios, enjoying the spooky season together.

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Review Quotes

"PreS-Gr 1-Enter, if you dare, a haunted castle filled with gruesome beasties, fantastical creatures, and paranormal specters roaming the corridors and grounds. This intricately die cut board book boasts a cornucopia of creatures that greet readers as they traverse the scenes from left to right. The cross-section illustrations are layered with peekaboo holes, elaborate pathways, and expository text, which all work seamlessly together to create an immersive video gameplay feel. Navratil combines unusual ghouls, such as basilisks and wood nymphs, with a sophisticated vocabulary, such as lope and crones, creating a narrative that suits an early elementary crowd. Sojdr's spooky vistas have just the right balance of creepy and cute for entry level thrill-seekers. There is even a how-to guide in the back for those looking to create some scares of their own. The only snafu is that the book's board book format and intended audience of late preschool to early elementary are not a perfect match. VERDICT: Destined to be a favorite among spooky season enthusiasts young and old. A recommended purchase." --School Library Journal

About the Author

Ondrej Navratil is a teacher. As a graduate in art history, history and art, he is close to books, especially those that transport us to the distant and more recent past or introduce us to works of early or modern art. Sometimes he even illustrates a book. He doesn't always sit at a desk, however. He likes to go into the countryside, where he draws energy from nature. This explains his interest in environmental topics, which he also writes about. He resides in the Czech Republic.

Martin Sojdr, a graduate in animated film from the Department of Art in Ostrava, has worked as a freelance graphic artist and illustrator for the past nine years. His work focuses mainly on folklore and ornamentation from other European countries, Russia and South America, as well as his native Moravian Slovakia. He is one half of the duo Puk-Puk, creators of graphic art, illustrations, T-shirt designs, paintings, VJing and installations. In addition to their graphic design and illustration work, they co-organize club parties under the name Bassta Fidli.