Sheila Sauvageau-Smestad’s “Cassie’s Creepy Candy Store” is a delightful 40-page storybook, perfect for the Halloween season. It embraces the fun of harmlessly grossing out kids with humor and light-hearted scenarios, when candy is everywhere.
The book features a simple yet engaging rhyming scheme and excellent flow, sure to elicit squeals of “Ew!” and giggles from young readers. The unique storyline showcases strange and unusual treats like Chocolate Spiders and Bloody Eyeballs, captivating children’s imaginations. “Cassie’s Creepy Candy Store” is ideally suited for group reading sessions in schools or libraries.
Kelly Berg’s illustrations enhance the story, capturing expressions and emotions with a deceptively simple style. As a bonus, the book includes two entertaining games and a treasure hunt, offering extra activities for children.
While it may not impart profound life lessons, “Cassie’s Creepy Candy Store” provides pure entertainment and lighthearted fun. It’s a book to be enjoyed simply for the joy of reading.