5 Spooky Surprises (a Truck-Shaped Halloween Countdown Board Book!)

Five spooky surprises are on the way—just in time for Halloween!

Hop aboard for a not-so-scary Halloween adventure perfect for little readers.

Puppy has a truck full of spooky surprises to deliver to woodland friends before the Halloween party begins. Young readers can ride along as Puppy visits Raccoon, Bear, and more adorable friends while counting down from five to one.

With bright, colorful illustrations, chunky pages made for little hands, and fun shaped tabs to explore, 5 Spooky Surprisescombines early counting practice with all the excitement of Halloween.

Its playful truck-shaped design makes it an especially fun seasonal read for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers—and a sweet Halloween gift that's more adorable than scary.

Perfect for little readers who love: Halloween, trucks, animals, counting, interactive books, colorful illustrations, and gentle—not scary—spooky fun.

Author: Ilanit Oliver
Illustrator: Allison Black
Genre: Children's / Halloween / Counting
Audience: Babies & Toddlers / Preschool
Recommended Age: 0–3 years
Language: English
Format: Shaped Board Book / Novelty Book
Pages: 12
Publisher: Cartwheel Books / Scholastic
Publication Date: July 7, 2026
EAN/ISBN: 9781546182146

Features:

• Truck-shaped board book

• Colorful shaped tabs

• Chunky pages for little hands

• Counts down from 5 to 1

• Gentle Halloween theme

• Woodland animal characters

• Early counting practice