Where's My Mummy?

Halloween is, by far, my favorite time of year. I mean come on, what’s not to like? Halloween has it all as far as I’m concerned—calorie-laden candy, itchy costumes, goofy pumpkins, and parties that involve all of the above. And there’s that whole fall foliage/apple cider thing that I groove on in a big bad way.

So, naturally, I have to write as many Halloween picture books as I can. And, naturally, my agent has to inform me that maybe, just maybe, I should try something a little different.

Okay, so I’ll try something “new.” Maybe I’ll write a Halloween chapter book next. But in the meantime, I will be reading WHERE’S MY MUMMY?, about a Little Baby Mummy looking for his Big Mama Mummy, to as many Halloween-loving kids as I can.

This book is perfect for the littlest trick-or-treaters. Both John and I tried not to make the book too scary. And let me just say that John Manders has, once again, created an appealing main character readers will adore. I want to squeeze his cute little mummy tummy! (Um, Little Baby Mummy’s, that is, not John’s.)

Have kids dress up as Dracula, Bones, Blob and Mummy
before playing their own rousing game of Hide-and-Shriek.
When the Seeker finds the Hider they must SHRIEK!

Host a Wrap Party! Wrap kids up in toilet paper so that they look just like mummies. Dance to Halloween music, like Monster Mash.

All the monsters in the book are getting ready for bed. They’re brushing their teeth, cleaning their ears and scrubbing their face. Ask kids what they do before they go to bed. Do they get a glass of water, read a story, or find their favorite bear? Have them write a book about their nighttime routine, complete with photos or drawings.

Other Halloween Books:

Boogie Knights, by Lisa Wheeler, illustrated by Mark Siegel

Shake Dem Halloween Bones, by W. Nikola Lisa, illustrated by Mike Reed

Room on The Broom, by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler