Description
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Every Halloween night, Jimmy faces a spooky yet sweet challenge: the mischievous Halloween Candy Monster sneaks into his bedroom and steals most of his candy! And no matter where Jimmy hides his candy bag, the Candy Monster always finds and snatches it away. But Jimmy is not one to back down from a challenge. This Halloween, Jimmy has a great plan. With the help of his loving parents, he’s ready to outsmart the Halloween Candy Monster and teach him a lesson in moderation. With a delightful mix of humor and parental wisdom, Jimmy and the Halloween Candy Monster is more than just an entertaining story: it instills a valuable lesson in overcoming challenges through problem-solving, perseverance, teamwork, and a touch of parental wisdom. Through captivating storytelling and charming illustrations, Jimmy and the Halloween Candy Monster takes readers on a whimsical adventure that captures the essence of childhood imagination and family bonds. Perfect for both bedtime stories and independent reading, this multi-award-winning book is sure to become a cherished favorite of both children and their parents. Being both educational and entertaining, Jimmy and the Halloween Candy Monster is an ideal addition to your children’s library. So, join Jimmy on his exciting quest to outsmart the Halloween Candy Monster. Grab your copy today and discover why it’s a must-read for families everywhere! |
Jimmy and the Halloween Candy Monster is a delightful children’s picture book that brings a playful twist to the age-old Halloween candy dilemma!Genre
- Fiction > Children’s Books › Holidays & Celebrations › Halloween
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Awards
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2023 Story Monsters Approved! – Winner |
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2024 BooksShelf Awards – Honorable Mention |
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2024 Author Shout Reader Ready Awards – Recommended Read |
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Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews – Top Book of 2023 |
Praise for Jimmy and the Halloween Candy Monster
BooksShelf.com
“…a whimsical tale that cleverly addresses the age-old predicament of Halloween candy disappearing mysteriously. The narrative unfolds with a delightful mix of humor and parental wisdom, showcasing Firesmith’s knack for engaging storytelling. Jimmy’s inventive solution, with the support of his parents, adds a heartwarming touch to the story. Firesmith succeeds in creating an entertaining and imaginative narrative that brings a fresh perspective to the Halloween candy dilemma. Jimmy and the Halloween Candy Monster is a delightful read for families, offering a playful solution to a familiar childhood conundrum.” – Original Review
Amy Shannon – Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews
“Donald Firesmith tells and shows a remarkable and fun story in Jimmy and the Halloween Candy Monster.
Jimmy and the Halloween Candy Monster is a wonderful story for children, and it is fun to read. The illustrations were remarkable, and told the story along with the grand script of Donald Firesmith. This book would be perfect to read to a child or have the child read it back. It’s very educational and has a great moral to it. It’s fun to read, and very enjoyable. Jimmy and the Halloween Candy Monster is a definite recommendation by Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews.” Original review
Kaye Nutman
“Engrossing short story about a young boy who always seems to lose his sweets/candies/lollies on Halloween night to the cookie monster. The language is well pitched to the younger age group, who will find the colour pictures entertaining too.”
S. A. Krishnan
“Whimsical and fun… Cute lovely Halloween story for children.”
Nancy Allen (The Avid Reader)
“A fun, sweet story… Jimmy and the Halloween Candy Monster is a great story for parents to read to their children on Halloween or any time of the year. Grab a copy of Jimmy and the Halloween Candy Monster today for your child! I think parents will enjoy Jimmy and the Halloween Candy Monster as well!”
Book Reviews
Read all 14 reviews. (4.9 Stars)
- Amazon (8 Ratings, 8 Reviews, 4.8 Stars) US-5, UK-0, AU-1, CA-1, and IN-1
- Goodreads (13 Ratings, 12 Reviews, 4.9 Stars) Goodreads Reviews
Author’s Commentary
When you were a small child and your parents secretly confiscated most of your Halloween candy while you slept, did you suspect the thief was actually the mean old Halloween candy monster?
Publishing Information
Publisher: Magical Wand Press
Edition: Second edition
Publication Date: 7 October 2023
Pages: 48
Words: 760
Size: 8×8
Language: English
Formats
Jimmy and the Halloween Candy Monster is available in the following formats:
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| eBook (.epub) |  |
| eBook (.mobi) | |
| eBook (.pdf) | Not Available |
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| Hardback | Not Available |
| Videobook | Storytime Pup |
Cataloging in Publication (CIP) Data Block
Name: Firesmith, Donald.
Title: Jimmy and the Halloween Candy Monster / by Donald Firesmith.
Description: First edition. | Pittsburgh : Magical Wand Press, 2023.
Summary: A story of how the idea of a candy monster enables parents to ensure their children do not eat too much Halloween candy at once. | Audience: Young Children. | Language: English
Identifiers: ISBN: 979-8861802444 (Amazon paperback) | ASIN: B0CKPCDSMB (Amazon ebook)
Subjects: BISAC: JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Halloween.
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