Grizelda the Green Hates Halloween by A. A. Livingston and Katya Longhi - ADVISABLE

Grizelda the Green Hates Halloween by A. A. Livingston, illustrated by Katya Longhi. PICTURE BOOK. Flamingo (Penguin), 2025. $15. 9780593692271

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE

APPEALS TO: SEVERAL

Grizelda hates all of the Halloween hoopla - she just wants to be left alone! Try as she might, from exploding lights and stealing candy, nothing seems to deter the children. Maybe they can help Grizelda love the celebration?

Have to say - love that Livingston’s rhymes don’t revert to sing-songy drivel. And Grizelda’s change of heart is endearing.

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS h