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Description
Many creatures live at the old haunted house with their children, including one small witch, two little monsters, three kittens, four goblins, five werewolves, and more.
Quick Summary
If you're after a spooky-but-gentle story that also doubles as a counting game, this one's a perfect pick. The old haunted house is home to a whole crew of cute monsters, witches, goblins, and werewolves, each with their own little ones, and the rhyming text counts them up in a way that makes kids want to chime in. The humor is playful rather than scary think giggling ghosts and mischievous kittens rather than anything that'll give nightmares so it works great for even the youngest listeners. Bright, cartoonish illustrations keep the vibe friendly, and the short word count (just under 500 words) makes it easy to finish in one sitting without losing attention. If your child likes counting books and enjoys the cozy-creepy vibe of stories like *Room on the Broom*, they'll likely want to visit this haunted house again and again.