We Are Already Haunting Here! - by Gideon Sterer (Hardcover)

About the Book

"A little ghost sets out into the world to find a place of his own to haunt, but it's not so easy! Every place he goes is already haunted by someone else. He perseveres and finally finds it--a dusty, creaky home, perfect for haunting. But then he hears a knock at the door. It's another little ghost in need of a place to roam. Will he scare the other ghost away or make room for a new friend?"--Publisher notation.

Book Synopsis

A 2025 School Library Journal Best Picture Book of the Year

This adorable Halloween story celebrates finding one's place in the world and making space for others, perfect for fans of Flavia Z. Drago's The World of Gustavo series.

A little ghost sets out into the world to find a place of his own to haunt, but it's not so easy! Every place he goes is already haunted by someone else. He perseveres and finally finds it--a dusty, creaky home, perfect for haunting. But then he hears a knock at the door. It's another little ghost in need of a place to roam. Will he scare the other ghost away or make room for a new friend?

Review Quotes

Best Books of 2025, Picture Books

--School Library Journal

"An emotional take on a ghost story, with heartwarming illustrations and an ending to bring a tear to the eye."--School Library Journal, STARRED Review

"A warm tale sure to conjure up smiles."--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Gideon Sterer is a New York Times bestselling author who grew up in the woods of upstate New York. Not too far away, his parents owned a wildlife discovery center where he would run around after hours and let the animals out. Currently, he lives in the Hudson Valley with his family.

Charlie Mylie is an author and illustrator who has created several books for children. What feels like a lifetime ago, he spent time traveling across the country as Pop Charlie, dressed in a conical gold hat, creating watercolor illustrations on the spot. Charlie also contributed to bringing the Rabbit hOle, an immersive children's literature museum in Kansas City, to life. Now, he continues to collaborate by creating books with Gideon Sterer and other authors. Charlie haunts Kansas City with his wife, son, and a spooky black cat named Babs.