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About The Book
Little Ghost tries to pick the perfect party theme for his summer birthday in this charming picture book companion to Little Ghost Makes a Friend by bestselling author-illustrator Maggie Edkins Willis.
Little Ghost loves parties, but he’s only ever had the Halloween kind! After attending his first ever birthday party, Little Ghost decides to throw one of his own. His good friend Anya says his party should celebrate Little Ghost and what he likes most. That’s easy—Little Ghost loves Halloween with all its bats, black cats, candy corn, and pumpkins. There’s just one problem: it’s summertime. And Halloween and summer just don’t mix…or do they?
Little Ghost loves parties, but he’s only ever had the Halloween kind! After attending his first ever birthday party, Little Ghost decides to throw one of his own. His good friend Anya says his party should celebrate Little Ghost and what he likes most. That’s easy—Little Ghost loves Halloween with all its bats, black cats, candy corn, and pumpkins. There’s just one problem: it’s summertime. And Halloween and summer just don’t mix…or do they?
About The Author
Photo by Kimberly Powers
Maggie Edkins Willis grew up in Missouri and Maine. She now writes and illustrates books for children from her home studio in the Hudson Valley, where she lives with her husband and two children. Her debut picture book, Little Ghost Makes a Friend, is a bestseller. She is also the creator of the picture books Little Ghost’s Summerween, Dinky the Tinysaur, and Thunderland, and the middle grade graphic novel Smaller Sister. You can visit her online at MaggieMadeThis.com.
About The Illustrator
Photo by Kimberly Powers
Maggie Edkins Willis grew up in Missouri and Maine. She now writes and illustrates books for children from her home studio in the Hudson Valley, where she lives with her husband and two children. Her debut picture book, Little Ghost Makes a Friend, is a bestseller. She is also the creator of the picture books Little Ghost’s Summerween, Dinky the Tinysaur, and Thunderland, and the middle grade graphic novel Smaller Sister. You can visit her online at MaggieMadeThis.com.
Why We Love It
“This sequel celebrates the fun new trend of throwing ‘summerween’ parties, and readers will be delighted to reunite with their favorite Little Ghost and all his friends!”
—Catherine L., Senior Editor, on Little Ghost’s Summerween
Product Details
- Publisher: Beach Lane Books (April 28, 2026)
- Length: 40 pages
- ISBN13: 9781665985154
- Ages: 4 - 8
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Raves and Reviews
"A delightful tale that leans into the newly created real-life phenomenon of Summerween. Problem-solving skills wrapped up in a sweetly supernatural shindig."
– Kirkus Reviews
"A delightful follow-up for fans of the first book and for anyone who loves a dash of Halloween any time of year. A warm, funny exploration of identity and friendship that will resonate with children finding their place in the world."
– School Library Journal
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