Does your house has a well-loved copy of Duck and Goose somewhere on the shelf? Are there any spine cracked, corners soft from a hundred bedtime reads? You’re going to want to make room for one more. The beloved characters from the Apple TV+ animated series are back for a Halloween adventure, and this hardcover edition comes with a little bonus that will delight any small trick-or-treater: a full sheet of Halloween-themed stickers tucked right inside.

In Duck & Goose, Honk! Quack! Boo! A Halloween Story with Fun Stickers by Tad Hills, it’s Halloween in the meadow, and everyone’s getting into costume. Duck has decided to be a scary ghost. Goose, ever the hero, is going as … well, a superhero. And Thistle? Thistle’s costume is a secret, and half the fun of the book is finding out what it is.

But a normal night of trick-or-treating takes a turn when word spreads that a very scary swamp monster is looking for Duck and Goose. What follows is exactly the kind of gentle, funny, warm-hearted mishap that longtime fans of the series know and love. It is spooky enough to feel like a real Halloween story, but never so scary that it’ll cause bedtime hesitation.

There’s something special about a Halloween book that manages to be spooky and sweet at the same time, and this one threads that needle well. Young readers get the fun trappings of the season This includes costumes, a “monster,” a little mystery. It is wrapped in the same reassuring friendship at the heart of every Duck and Goose story. It’s a great pick for kids who are excited about Halloween but still want their stories to end with a hug, not a jump scare.

The included sticker sheet is a nice touch, too. It extends the fun well past story time. Kids can use them to decorate, play pretend, or just proudly display their favorite character. For a book this size, it feels like a little bit of extra Halloween magic packed into the pages.

Age Range: 4–8 years
Grade Level: Preschool–3
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
Dimensions: 8 x 9 inches
Publisher: Random House Studio
ISBN: 9798217224760
Genre: Children’s Picture Books

This one’s an easy addition to any autumn reading list. Maybe you’re building a Halloween-themed story time, or looking for a not-too-scary seasonal read for a younger sibling. Or do you just know a kid who can’t get enough of Duck, Goose, and Thistle. Fans of the Apple TV+ series in particular will love seeing these characters in a brand-new adventure, stickers in hand.

Costumes, a little mystery, and a friendly resolution. That’s about as good as picture-book Halloween gets.