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The Pumpkin Who Was Afraid of the Dark — Discussion Questions

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Book Description

Boo is a little pumpkin who finds Halloween and darkness frightening, until meeting a child with similar fears helps her discover courage at her own pace.

Author
Michelle Robinson
Illustrator
Mike Byrne
Publisher
Scholastic
Publication date
01/09/2022
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Resource Description

Official publisher page provides downloadable discussion questions for Boo’s fear of Halloween and the dark, supporting gentle conversation around worry and courage.

Who is it for?

Ages 3–7 / early years–KS1 / families / libraries

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