Spooklin
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One blowy, snowy night, Spooklin floated out of his attic and down to the dark, empty street below. No one saw him leave his home. He didn’t really know where to find a new suit of clothes. Soon, he began to shiver. So he slipped into an all-night diner to get warm... Spooklin stopped in mid-air. He was so surprised! Every table had a red and white checkered tablecloth. Just what he needed! Quickly, he slid under one of the tablecloths...
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About the Book
Once upon a time, Spooklin was born in the Kingdom of Boo. He wasn’t like the others in the kingdom and went on a journey to find himself. Fly along with Spooklin as he exchanges the comforts and safety of home for a year of discovery and adventure.
Spooklin has all the elements of a classic children’s book—a believable hero who lives in a mysterious world; original illustrations; page-turning action; joy, sadness, and laughter; and yes, a happy ending. This beloved story will keep you reading beginning to end. Children young and old will fall in love with the spirit of Spooklin.
About the Author
Jean Henriott Trawick is a mixed media artist living in Akron, Ohio. She spent much of her life in education and corporate training (while raising two children) until realizing her dream— expressing herself through art and the spoken word.
She wrote Spooklin in 1956 while attending a Children’s Literature class at Heidelberg College, using fabrics and other materials to illustrate the story. Jean never lost her passion for Spooklin’s story of finding home, finding himself. She has now re-created Spooklin as a book to entertain new young readers.
Her note to you, dear reader: “If you were Spooklin, what sheets would you have tried on? Have fun using the last page to create your own Spooklin sheet!”