Hazel and the Spooky Season - by Kyle Sullivan Hardcover

About the Book

"There is nothing Hazel loves more than autumn, the spookiest season. The only problem is, nobody else in her town seems to care. Everything changes when Hazel receives a visit from Ronnie Pumpkinseed, a supernatural pumpkin-headed ambassador for all things spooky. Ronnie teaches Hazel a special word for what she feels inside -- Halloween! -- and helps Hazel find the courage to be herself and follow her heart, even when it's scary."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

★ 2024 Independent Publisher Book Award (Best Holiday Book)
★ 2023 Northern Lights Book Award Winner
★ 2023 Moonbeam Gold Award Winner (Best Holiday Book)
★ 2023 Dad Suggests Books Best Halloween Picture Books

There is nothing Hazel loves more than autumn, the spookiest season. The only problem is, nobody else in her town seems to care. Everything changes when Hazel receives a visit from Ronnie Pumpkinseed, a supernatural pumpkin-headed ambassador for all things spooky. Ronnie teaches Hazel a special word for what she feels inside--Halloween!--and helps Hazel find the courage to be herself and follow her heart, even when it's scary.

Review Quotes

★ 2024 Independent Publisher Book Award (Best Holiday Book)
★ 2023 Northern Lights Book Award Winner
★ 2023 Moonbeam Gold Award Winner (Best Holiday Book)
★ 2023 Dad Suggests Books Best Halloween Picture Books

"Hazy Dell Press and author Kyle Sullivan bring yet another delightfully spooky and fun picture book to life in Hazel and the Spooky Season. Chilling and thrilling, this is a perfect addition to any children's collection."
--Kristin Jones, Children's Library Director, Rogers Public Library

"Really fantastic stuff, perfect for the spooky season. The town and the spooky creatures truly come to life. This one is special."

--Ryan Billingsley, DadSuggests.com

Select praise for Kyle Sullivan's picture books:

[The Cyclops Witch and the Heebie-Jeebies]:

"Readers will melt."
-- Kirkus Reviews

"Turns worry into wonder and monsters into friends."
-- Foreword Reviews

"A charming picture books about facing one's fears, The Cyclops Witch and the Heebie-Jeebies is a perfect read for kids who look forward to Halloween all year round."
-- PDX Parent Magazine

[Werewolf? There Wolf!]:

"Fantastically hilarious."
--School Library Journal

"This lyrical, vibrant picture book puts a charming spin on the Little Red Riding Hood tale with hilarious rhyming verses. We're howling with love for this stunning book."
--Illustoria Magazine

"Sullivan's clever concept effectively flips the script on the classic tale. The memorable twist is up to par with the one in Mo Willems' That Is Not a Good Idea."
--Kirkus Reviews