num_pages: 40
description: On a windy Halloween night as a little boy makes his way home after trick-or-treating he hears a voice: Cracklety-clack bones in a sack. They could be yours if you look back. As his heart flip-flops with fear the boy dashes through woods and fields that seem full of haunting shapes owls ghosts skeletons and more. The detailed illustrations are packed with visual tricks for children to discover. Are those skeletons or cornstalks? Ghostly hands or tree branches? The playful tone of the text makes this a perfect not-too-scary read-aloud with an enjoyable surprise ending.
language: English
title: On a Windy Night
publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers