Description
About the story
101 Spooky Bums is a laugh-out-loud Halloween romp full of cheeky characters – ghosts, witches, zombies and more – told in bouncy rhyme that children love to join in with. It’s spooky without being scary, making it the perfect first Halloween read.
What’s inside
- 101 Spooky Bums picture book – a giggle-inducing read-aloud that keeps children pointing, predicting and laughing from page to page.
- Witch finger puppet (Fiesta Crafts) – perfect for mini performances and retelling the story in their own words.
- Chunky wooden zombie (Lanka Kade) – made from sustainably sourced rubberwood with non-toxic paints; ideal for small-world play.
- Halloween flashcards – build seasonal vocabulary (witch, bat, pumpkin) with matching, memory and naming games.
- Usborne Halloween Magic Painting book – just add water to reveal colourful spooky scenes. Calm, creative and mess-free.
- Optional: TickiT Glow Panel (orange) – charge it in bright light, then watch it glow in the dark for a magical sensory effect.
Ways to play
- Read the story together, then act it out with the witch puppet and wooden zombie.
- Hide the flashcards around the house for a Halloween scavenger hunt.
- Enjoy a quiet magic-painting session after a busy day.
- Build a den on a dark evening and light it up with the glow panel.
Learning through play (Aistear)
- Communicating – rhyme, new vocabulary and retelling the story.
- Exploring & Thinking – predicting, matching and memory games.
- Well-being – calm creative play and fine motor skills.
- Identity & Belonging – sharing seasonal traditions together.
Good to know
- Best for ages 3–6. Contains small parts, not suitable for children under 3.
- Bag: Fairtrade organic cotton – spot clean or cool gentle wash. Wooden figure: wipe with a damp cloth, do not soak.
- The StorySack bag is not a toy. Please supervise play and keep the drawstring bag away from babies and young children.
- Wooden figure designs may vary slightly from images due to natural materials and supplier updates.
