Little Boo

By Maddie Frost

Price: $18.99

Little Boo Book Cover Enlarge Book Cover

Little Boo

By Maddie Frost

Price: $18.99

About the Book

Little Boo is the best! Until Little Boo is the worst…Why couldn’t Big Boo have a little witch or even a little vampire for a younger sibling? A picture book featuring a pesky little sibling paired with gentle social emotional learning—perfect for Halloween or any time of year when a new baby arrives and brings change.

When the antics of their little sibling start to get to Big Boo, they decide to trade for a friend’s younger sibling, Little Howl. At first this seems like a great idea, but soon enough Big Boo finds that the grass isn’t always greener and Little Howl is a whole new level of monster. This sweet and humorous story about sibling relationships acknowledges the frustrations but, ultimately, the love that comes with a new addition to the family.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780063267831
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Jul 15, 2025
List price: $18.99
No of pages: 40
Trim Size: 9.300 in (w) x 10.300 in (h) x 0.500 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Siblings
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Halloween
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Family / New Baby
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Maddie Frost

Biography

Maddie Frost is the author and illustrator of Chip Plays Grown-Up, her first I Can Read Comic, which introduces Chip, an engaging young penguin. She’s also the creator of the Wombats! graphic novels, Shared Space, Capybara Is Friends with Everyone, Let’s Draw Fun Animals, and Iguana Be a Dragon and the illustrator of Shine Like a Unicorn and many other books. Maddie lives in Massachusetts with her family.

Reviews

? “A spectral narrator chronicles the ups and downs of older siblinghood in this relatable tale spotlighting family dynamics. As a “sweet and adorable baby,” Little Boo proves an ideal bestie to the older sib, as captured in simply drawn comics depicting the young ghoul being pulled in a spider-like wagon. [B]ut when Little Boo learns to crawl, float, and generally “do the most annoying things ever [t]he beanie-wearing, bespectacled older apparition works out a trade with a similarly beleaguered werewolf pal. Comedically, the swap turns to trouble…leading to the subject’s sweetly renewed appreciation for Little Boo.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“A delightfully silly story with a sweet heart.” – Booklist — Booklist

“A charming and humorous take on sibling relationships with a spooky twist…Frost’s playful digital illustrations bring warmth and humor to the holiday-inspired story, making it a compelling read for young audiences. With themes of sibling rivalry, acceptance, and unconditional love, this book will resonate with families navigating similar dynamics. Fans of Natasha Wing’s The Night Before the New Baby and Lucy Ruth Cummins’s Vampenguin will enjoy this lighthearted and visually appealing tale. An exhilarating seasonal pick that will appeal to little ghouls and their occasionally frustrated older siblings.” — School Library Journal

“With spot-on hilarity and plenty of heart, Frost expertly captures the joys and aggravations of adjusting to older siblinghood. Little Boo is sure to be a popular read-aloud in growing families; it’s a funny, delectable spooky-season treat.” — BookPage

About the Book

Little Boo is the best! Until Little Boo is the worst…Why couldn’t Big Boo have a little witch or even a little vampire for a younger sibling? A picture book featuring a pesky little sibling paired with gentle social emotional learning—perfect for Halloween or any time of year when a new baby arrives and brings change.

When the antics of their little sibling start to get to Big Boo, they decide to trade for a friend’s younger sibling, Little Howl. At first this seems like a great idea, but soon enough Big Boo finds that the grass isn’t always greener and Little Howl is a whole new level of monster. This sweet and humorous story about sibling relationships acknowledges the frustrations but, ultimately, the love that comes with a new addition to the family.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780063267831
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Jul 15, 2025
List price: $18.99
No of pages: 40
Trim Size: 9.300 in (w) x 10.300 in (h) x 0.500 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Siblings
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Halloween
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Family / New Baby
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Maddie Frost

Biography

Maddie Frost is the author and illustrator of Chip Plays Grown-Up, her first I Can Read Comic, which introduces Chip, an engaging young penguin. She’s also the creator of the Wombats! graphic novels, Shared Space, Capybara Is Friends with Everyone, Let’s Draw Fun Animals, and Iguana Be a Dragon and the illustrator of Shine Like a Unicorn and many other books. Maddie lives in Massachusetts with her family.

Reviews

? “A spectral narrator chronicles the ups and downs of older siblinghood in this relatable tale spotlighting family dynamics. As a “sweet and adorable baby,” Little Boo proves an ideal bestie to the older sib, as captured in simply drawn comics depicting the young ghoul being pulled in a spider-like wagon. [B]ut when Little Boo learns to crawl, float, and generally “do the most annoying things ever [t]he beanie-wearing, bespectacled older apparition works out a trade with a similarly beleaguered werewolf pal. Comedically, the swap turns to trouble…leading to the subject’s sweetly renewed appreciation for Little Boo.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“A delightfully silly story with a sweet heart.” – Booklist — Booklist

“A charming and humorous take on sibling relationships with a spooky twist…Frost’s playful digital illustrations bring warmth and humor to the holiday-inspired story, making it a compelling read for young audiences. With themes of sibling rivalry, acceptance, and unconditional love, this book will resonate with families navigating similar dynamics. Fans of Natasha Wing’s The Night Before the New Baby and Lucy Ruth Cummins’s Vampenguin will enjoy this lighthearted and visually appealing tale. An exhilarating seasonal pick that will appeal to little ghouls and their occasionally frustrated older siblings.” — School Library Journal

“With spot-on hilarity and plenty of heart, Frost expertly captures the joys and aggravations of adjusting to older siblinghood. Little Boo is sure to be a popular read-aloud in growing families; it’s a funny, delectable spooky-season treat.” — BookPage

Sign-up for the HarperStacks Newsletter!

Get free resources, sneak peeks, special offers, and more—delivered straight to your inbox!