Ghost Who Was Afraid of Everything

By: Nadia Ahmed

Published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2024

<p>If you're a fraidy-ghost, enjoying Halloween is hard!</p> <p>When Finn is afraid, his stomach swoops, his hands sweat, and he can't move.</p> <p>Finn, a spooky little ghostie, is too afraid to leave the comfort of his attic to enjoy trick-or-treating with his family. He's afraid of everything--the color orange, trees, people, even flying! But then he realizes that if he wants his favorite Halloween candy, he'll need to overcome his fears. Through incremental exposures to the things he's afraid of, Finn finds courage to do things he enjoys with the people he loves.</p> <p>Perfect for spooky season, this debut picture book from artist Nadia Ahmed is sure to inspire readers to find the courage to overcome their own fears.</p> <p>A 2025 CBC Children's Favorites Winner</p> <p>A 2025 CBC Teacher Favorites Winner</p> <p>A 2025 Winner of the Young People's Literature Award from The Friends of American Writers </p>