Spookytale (An Abrams Trail Tale) Christopher Franceschelli 9781419750199

Discover spook-tacular surprises in this board book adventure, with die-cut pages to peek through and gatefolds to open

From Christopher Franceschelli, creator of the Abrams Block Book series, comes the Abrams Trail Tale series, taking readers on unforgettable holiday-themed adventures. In this Halloween story, follow two children on their way to a haunted house as they travel through the woods, across a swamp, and past creaking gates. Young readers will delight in the clever die-cut surprises on nearly every spread and the dramatic quadruple gatefold at the end that folds out into a special Halloween surprise.

Christopher Franceschelli is a seasoned publisher, editor, and creator of children's books. He currently runs Chronicle's Handprint imprint and the SmartInk packaging company. A born-and-raised New Yorker, Franceschelli lives with his family in Brooklyn. Allison Black is an illustrator and designer specializing in kid-friendly, colorful creations. She has illustrated 15 published books, with another five on the way. Black lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, two kids, two dogs, two guinea pigs, a cat, and countless fish. Her favorite color is orange. Visit her at allisonblackillustration.com.