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This is a cute little Halloween graphic novel. It is beautifully illustrated and has a great story line. It is very magical and spiritually charged as far has the Halloween spirits (called spoops in the book) if that’s what you like then this is great for you!

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Could this book BE any cuter?! I love it! I wish I had this book when I was little. It’s like a spooky little sweet adorable dr seuss book. I love the rhymes. I love the Halloween overload. I love the adorable little spoops. I want some spoops to live with me and my cats 🥹 I highly recommend this one to literally anyone of any age who likes Halloween and cute stuff.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is a great spooky season graphic novel. This book will be very fun for kids to read to get into the Halloween spirit. I really enjoyed this book.

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sometimes I just request things on netgalley because it looks like a cute graphic novel and this was sort of the circumstance here. this is more of a picture book/chapter book with pictures than it is a graphic novel. it's definitely towards young kids, I'd say elementary level age like 6-10.

It is a cute story about this little Halloween spoops that come to save a little girls halloween

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Spoops is an adorable seasonal picture book, perfect for the spooky season . The story is sweet and charming, with stunning, whimsical illustrations that bring a sense of wonder and put you in the autumn mood. A perfect addition to any young reader's shelf this Halloween!

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Spoops was absolutely adorable. The artwork is stunning and makes my Halloween loving heart sing. I would have adored this book as a child, I can picture my younger self reading this book time and time again at any time of year.

This will be the perfect Halloween gift to buy for my niece and nephew.

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Holly Hollowell loves Halloween, even though her dentist parents aren’t fans of the spooky season. One Halloween night, she’s visited by Spoops, and with their help, she might succeed in showing her parents that Halloween is about more than just cavities! The use of orange and black creates a fun, spooky Halloween vibe that perfectly sets the mood for the story. The Spoops are a mix of spooky and cute, making them all the more charming without being frightening for young readers. The rhyming style is lyrical and playful, though it can feel a bit overwhelming at times. It would have been nice to learn a little more about the lore or origins of the Spoops. Overall, it’s a pretty charming book to enjoy during the spooky holiday!

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***ARC from NetGalley***

This was a delightful read. I smiled the entire time. The story is great and the illustrations are charming and sweet.

Holly loves all things spooky, especially Halloween.. Unfortunately for her, both of her parents are dentists and there is no Halloween in their house.

On Halloween, she makes a wish on a pumpkin and little Halloween spirits, called Spoops, come to the rescue.

Quick read, beautifully written. Highly recommend. I am an adult, but I will be buying a physical version, immediately.

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I loved this book so much! The illustrations were beautiful and the story in verse was so well done. This would be a great book to read as a family. It has wonderful Halloween nostalgia and a spunky kid who gets to participate in the magic.

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Oh my goodness, what a cute story! The spoops are absolutely adorable, and the story format is done so perfectly (it's almost Seuss-esque). It's an ode to all the magic that Halloween entails. Anyone who loves Halloween will love this book.

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This was super cute in the spookiest kinda way. I loves the style of the illustrations and thoroughly enjoyed this quirky read!

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Spoops: The Little Spirits of Halloween features art and a sequence of events that are perfect for becoming a beloved title. A read that takes readers to their most personal Halloween.
Thanks to NetGalley and publisher for this advanced reader's copy.

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I really wanted to like this book. The artwork is fantastic. It feels old, but it also feels classic. Also the limited use of color works extremely well. That is about the only thing to like. You have a little girl who’s in love with Halloween, but her parents hate it because they’re dentists and it’s bad for you and for your teeth and your hygiene. This is such an old unfounded trope. Then add to it that the author tried to rhyme everything. The rhymes are mostly OK. However, there is no cadence and no flow. It also extends the length of this story way above and beyond. It’s twice the length of a normal picture book, but not quite the length of a chapter book. And there are no chapters. I really wish the author had just written the story instead of everything they’ve gone into it. For this, it’s the illustrator that does all the heavy lifting and if I could buy the illustrations with the different story, I wouldn’t a heartbeat, but this book is staying at the store.

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The Spoops have my heart. This is *the* Halloween Picture Book I have wanted since childhood. The nostalgic art style scratches an itch in my brain and the story is so sweet and satisfying.

Halloween is so much more than just the candy and the spoops will help you figure this out. The Grim Reaper Spoop was a personal favourite

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This book gave such nostalgic Halloween vibes for me. I felt it was so cute with the aspects of Halloween it focused on, the fun and the whimsy of it all. I would highly recommend this book to kids!

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This book is the perfect read for Halloween. The illustrations are absolutely stunning—each page beautifully captures the spirit of the season. Everything about the story evokes a deep sense of autumn nostalgia, from crisp fall days to the warm glow of jack-o’-lanterns. It’s a cozy, enchanting experience that truly embodies the magic of Halloween.

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This was an adorable Halloween kids book. I read it to my daughters who is 5 and she enjoyed both the story and the pictures

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I've been a huge fan of Laurie Conley's illustrations for a long time, and this story's art is no exception. Locascio's prose is whimsical and sweet, which match the visuals perfectly. Some of the vocabulary is a bit advanced for the youngest kiddos, but it's a good teaching opportunity for the parents or readers to learn new words!

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With its beautiful cover and quirky name, how could I not read Spoops: The Little Spirits of Halloween? Written in poetic verse, this cute children's book explores just how the leaves change color, the weather begins to turn, and the spirits wake up. Little Holly is stuck at home while everyone else is having fun! All she wants is to go trick or treating, but at 9 years old, she has never been allowed to go. Luckily the Spoops have found her and make it their goal to cheer her up!
The whimsical writing is matched perfectly with the minimally colored illustrations and a very short book turns into something you could fall into for a long time.You just can't look away!
Spoops is a very cute book for the kids and adults who love Halloween. Exploring different ways of celebration other than just eating sweets. I recommend that everyone gets this for their young ones to enjoy for many many years to come!
Thank you to NetGalley and IDW for the ARC of this book. It is truly appreciated, and all opinions are my own.

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