{"product_id":"spoops-the-little-spirits-of-halloween-hardcover","title":"Spoops: The Little Spirits of Halloween - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eA. J. Locascio\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLaurie Conley\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the whimsical magic behind Halloween in this timeless new illustrated fable for the whole family!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWho changes the leaves? Summons the autumn winds? Wakes ghosts and spirits to haunt houses and chill the air? Why, Spoops, of course! They hatch from the smallest gourds in your local pumpkin patch at the start of every fall, then tend to your town to ensure everything is just right for Halloween. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this story, young Holly Hollowell loves Halloween more than anything, but her dentist parents are totally against any event that promotes tooth-rotting sweets. While other kids trick-or-treat, Holly watches sadly from her window...until the Spoops arrive to turn things around! With their magical help, Holly can finally show her parents the true spirit of Halloween: not the candy, but the joy of expressing yourself, unleashing your imagination, and letting your spooky side soar! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePresented in rhyming verse that recalls Dr. Seuss and \"'Twas the Night Before Christmas,\" along with nostalgic illustrations in black, white, and orange, \u003ci\u003eSpoops\u003c\/i\u003e is an instantly timeless classic that places Halloween right alongside other beloved holidays. It's a clever trick and a lovable treat that the whole family will treasure.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAJ LoCascio\u003c\/b\u003e is an American actor, writer, and creator known for his roles as Gambit in \u003ci\u003eX-Men '97\u003c\/i\u003e, Prince Lotor in \u003ci\u003eVoltron: Legendary Defender\u003c\/i\u003e, Gizmo in \u003ci\u003eGremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai\u003c\/i\u003e, Han Solo in various Star Wars projects, and Marty McFly in \u003ci\u003eBack to the Future: The Game\u003c\/i\u003e. AJ's lifelong obsession with Halloween led him to wonder what exactly Halloween Spirit, or Spirits, might look like...so he began hatching his own: the Spoops! What started as little clay sculptures soon grew to countless new forms, as thousands of little Spoops flew off to haunt the homes of fellow Halloween obsessives and collectors across the globe! Now, at last, their story can be told. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a child, \u003cb\u003eLaurie A. Conley\u003c\/b\u003e fell in love with picture book illustrations. As a professional artist, she has been happily illustrating books for over 30 years, with her work appearing in middle grade novels and in many educational books and materials for students. Laurie also creates gently spooky art featuring cute ghosts, cemeteries, and haunted houses. Currently, she lives in Maryland in her family's longtime home.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.1 x 7.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 12, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45577622749228,"sku":"9781603095617","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/CQZDm6ewn_9781603095617.webp?v=1779954612","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/spoops-the-little-spirits-of-halloween-hardcover","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}