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Jinnie Ghost

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Just in time for Halloween, the prolific team of Berlie Doherty and Jane Ray offer a lyrical ghost story. Jinnie Ghost, "thin as the wind," sweeps from house to house causing the strange night noises and other phenomena known so well by children. The children see her, but Jinnie Ghost "doesn't turn her head" if she hears them. As she flits through sleeping children's rooms, each child has a fantastic flight of imagination.

Doherty's poetical text are a perfect match with Ray's eerie nighttime illustrations. However, Jinnie Ghost is hauntingly real and may be too frightening for toddlers and some preschoolers despite the gentle text. For children wanting some slight shivers, this is a recommended read.

I thought this book was just lovely. My daughter was enchanted by the beautiful pictures and loved asking questions about "Jinnie Ghost" - the bringer of dreams. I understand why it may not be for everyone -- but I thought it was lovely and poetic. And my 4 year old wanted to hear it over and over. She can recite it now.

I rarely write reviews but I was compelled to do so with this book. We checked this out of the library (so glad I didn't pay for it) for my 5 year old - he selected it b/c he liked the illustrations. It is not only frightening for a 5 year old but it doesn't make any sense! It's almost as if the author just threw a bunch of random words on a page. With so many good children's books out there, I strongly recommend you pass on this one. Check out any book by Chris Van Dusen. His books are a joy to read and the children LOVE them.