Spooky, Scary Skeletons

by Andrew Gold (Author) Polona Lovsin (Illustrator)

Spooky, Scary Skeletons
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Reading Level: K − 1st Grade
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Spooky, scary skeletons...will send shivers down your spine in this adorable sing-along picture book based on the TikTok viral song by Andrew Gold (best known for writing The Golden Girls theme song, "Thank You for Being a Friend.")

Follow along as five little skeletons go trick-or-treating on Halloween night. But when they take their scares too far, can a skeleton dance save the day?

Andrew Gold released "Spooky, Scary Skeletons" in 1996. Since then, it has become a viral sensation, with over 8 billion views on both YouTube and TikTok... and counting! Now, fans of all ages can sing along to the complete lyrics, which have been paired with playful illustrations.

Spooky, scary skeletons

Speak with such a screech--You'll SHAKE and SHUDDER in surprise

When you hear these zombies shriek.

An ideal read-aloud for Halloween or ANY time of year, this is sure to become a cherished part of family bookshelves for years to come.

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A disjointed read that nevertheless will elicit warm seasonal feelings.

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Andrew Gold
Andrew Gold was a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who worked on everything from TV theme songs (including "Thank You For Being a Friend" for The Golden Girls), to Linda Ronstadt records (like her breakthrough album Heart Like a Wheel), to his own top-40 hits, such as "Lonely Boy"--and so much more. In 1996, he released the album Halloween Howls: Fun & Scary Music, which included "Spooky, Scary Skeletons," along with eight other original scary tunes. The universe is truly more fun and scary thanks to his music!

Polona Lovsin has always been drawn to projects that express her artistic creativity, particularly those that make life's difficult moments, such as separation or death, more accessible to children. Inspired by her older brother's drawing ability, she developed a fascination for detailed and character-rich illustrations, often losing herself in them for hours. Her work is further inspired by her two daughters and two playful corgis.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780593903049
Lexile Measure
390
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date
August 27, 2024
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV037000 - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
JUV057000 - Juvenile Fiction | Stories in Verse (see also Poetry)
JUV017030 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Halloween
Library of Congress categories
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