(Humor) "Comically freaking out...suspenseful without ever getting too intense for younger readers." - Kirkus Reviews. Have you ever been scared by strange noises—sounds that seem to happen all by themselves? What causes those squeaks and bumps? A scaredy-cat dog faces his fears and finds out in this funny bedtime story on courage and friendship.

Look inside—nothing to fear, there's only fun here! Kids love the finding activity (find 25 sounds, nouns, and verbs) and comical illustrations by Channing Jones that aid language comprehension (children ages 2 - 7; preschool - second grade; Easy to read & level 1 ESOL/ESE). 150 read-aloud words (double for bilingual book) in verse by best-selling author and college media instructor Karl Beckstrand (Polar Bear Bowler—see all of Beckstrand's 60+ multicultural books).

#1, Mini-mysteries for Minors series. Other mysteries in the series: Crumbs on the Stairs – Migas en las escaleras, She Doesn't Want the Worms, It Came from Under the High Chair; Why Juan Can't Sleep: A Mystery.

The perfect length picture book for kids (not too long for adults): 24 pages (full-color modern nursery rhyme/Halloween book for kids). Children's book/gift for a boy or a girl; 8.5"x8.5"; available in hard or soft cover and ebook versions. See online secrets, video book trailers, and classroom lesson plans: Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (worldwide rights © 2004, 2011) Premiobooks; libraries, schools, and all major distributors. None of our picture books discuss gender or orientation. LCCN: 2003096000; JUV020000, JUV019000, JUV028000, ISBN: 978-1951599058, ebook: 978-1452411408