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Josie and the Scary Snapper Kindle Edition

by Elisa Downing (Author), Isadora Machado (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 25 ratings
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There are monsters in the dark, but Josie has a magic flashlight.

When the sun goes down, Josie stays awake because she sees monsters in the dark. She sees big monsters and little monsters, fuzzy monsters and scaly monsters. There's even a purple monster with big horns and long claws hiding in the kitchen! That one is the scariest thing in her house by far.

One evening, Josie’s dad gives her a magic flashlight, her very own Scary Snapper, that will turn any monster into something less scary. When she wakes up in the middle of the night and starts to feel scared, Josie ventures from her bedroom and into the dark hallway, her Scary Snapper in hand.

In Josie and the Scary Snapper, join Josie on a midnight adventure as she conquers her fear of the dark. With vibrant illustrations, an empowering story, and a twist you won’t see coming, Josie and the Scary Snapper is a page-turning picture book for bedtimes everywhere.

***If you enjoyed The Dark by Lemony Snicket and Jon Klassen, Orion and the Dark by Emma Yarlett, or Go Away, Big Green Monster! by Ed Emberly, Josie and the Scary Snapper is for you!***

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  1. Reading age
    3 - 5 years
  2. Print length
    34 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    October 6, 2020
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"Ideal for bedtime reads, this picture book debut will resonate with readers ... a salient reminder of the power they hold within themselves." -Publishers Weekly

"An inventive interpretation of a familiar predicament faced by kids." -Kirkus Reviews

"An absolute delight." -The Prairies Book Review

"[Josie and the Scary Snapper] should take pride of place on any child's book shelf ... The world needs more books like this one." -A Quintillion Words Review

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08HJKHT76
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dark Window Books (October 6, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 6, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4769 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 34 pages
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    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 25 ratings

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Elisa Downing

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Elisa Downing is an author of fantasy books about brave kids, teens, and young adults. An MA Children’s Literature graduate, she’s spent years climbing through the windows of books to better see the world beyond. She enjoys writing thrilling adventures full of ancient mysteries, slow-burn romance, and lots of monsters. When she’s not writing, you can find Elisa reading under a tree somewhere, playing video games on easy mode, waxing poetic over cult cinema, or watching horror movies.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 out of 5
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Orange Fish
5.0 out of 5 stars Creative and funny!
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2021
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Fresh, imaginative story with a little girl of color as the lead character and a hilarious ending. My children love it, and I don’t mind reading it over and over again (unlike some other books that I have been forced to hide...).
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Laura M
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect bedtime story
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2021
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This book's adorable and makes a perfect bedtime story. Be careful though. If your kid is scared of the dark, he or she may demand a scary snapper, too. Loved it.
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Kate Wetterstrand
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect children’s book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020
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This book was such a fun & sweet read! I absolutely loved both the writing and illustrations! I highly recommend this book for anyone with a child in their life who loves spooky stories and tales of bravery.
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Tricia Schiro
5.0 out of 5 stars One, two, three, SNAP!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2021
I was given this book for free to read and review. My four year old grandson and I love to read every night at bedtime but lately he has been saying that he is afraid of the dark after or story time is over. This book was the perfect read last night along with the gift of his very on scary snapper to help him get to sleep. In the story Josie sees monsters in the dark so her dad gives her a special gift called a scary snapper that when you point it at a monster in the dark and turn it on it will make them go away. My grandson absolutely loved this book. He especially liked the illustrations he would make me go back and look at the monster page and then say snap and flip to the not scary page each time over and over. This is the perfect book for little ones who are scared of the dark. I do recommend getting a scary snapper (flashlight) to go with the book so they too can scare the monsters away. It not only is helpful after reading but it gets them involved in the story because they can snap their snapper along with Josie. This will probably be on the repetitive nightly reading for this household for a long time.
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Edna Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome & cute children's book about tackling the fear of the dark
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021
This is a very adorable & cute book for early readers to read to help them if they have a fear of the dark, which many little ones do. I love how the dad didn't tell the little girl to get get over the fear but instead gave her a "tool"-aka-a flashlight to her to help her. The story flowed very well and the illustrations were spot on. Definitely a book to have in your own home library for any young reader to read.
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Dianne Ferrell
5.0 out of 5 stars Shows bravery and strength to face fears
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2021
This is a childrens book that helps with fear of darkness and monsters. The main character Josie get a magic torch from her dad to make monsters go away. She shows kids that they can face their fears and overcome them. My 6 and 4 year olds love this book and we read it 2 to 3 times every week. I received an advanced copy from hidden gems and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review
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Southernmama761
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing kids book!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2020
Very cute story about a kid being afraid of the dark. Read this one twice to my 4 and 7 year old boys. Let my daughter read by herself since she's 10. All three loved it! It is colorful, short, and they loved the ending! This is a great book to get kids excited about reading and to help overcome the scary dark!
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Crystal13
5.0 out of 5 stars Super cute book
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2021
I received a free copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving this review. My daughter read this book to me and loved it. She kept laughing at what the scary things turned out to be. She thought it was funny that the monster thought Josie was a monster and had his own scary snapper.
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Eric
5.0 out of 5 stars Empowering lesson for children
Reviewed in Canada on October 8, 2020
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Like most kids, I was terrified of the dark. A coat hanger that I had seen during the day would suddenly become foreign and ominous in the dark. 'Josie' is given a tool that shows her that those ominous objects are the same in the dark as they are in the light. But the real lesson here is showing children that they have a power of their own to confront what scares them. The writing is simple enough for young children to grasp, and the illustrations are bright and engaging. Highly recommended for the young ones!
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Laurie
5.0 out of 5 stars Love, love, loved!
Reviewed in Canada on October 7, 2020
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For anyone who has ever seen monsters in the shapes in the dark, this book is for you! I loved how Josie was empowered to face her fears and overcome them. An absolute delight to read with evocative imagery from both the words and illustrations. Sure to become a bedtime hit for both kids and parents.
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Tammy
5.0 out of 5 stars Such an empowering book!
Reviewed in Canada on October 26, 2020
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I wish that I had this book for my kids when they were little. Most kids who find “monsters” under their bed, in the hallway and around corners will definitely relate to Josie. The Scary Snapper shines a delightful light on a common childhood issue and empowers them to see their own personal power.
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Mary J Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful children’s book
Reviewed in Canada on October 8, 2020
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I love the story, illustrations and colours. All children need something to help them with scary monsters. Looking forward to other books!
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