Boo-Tickle Tales Format: Paperback

 The attraction of scary stories begins very early in childhood, but the fortitude to be truly scared comes later. So where are the scary stories for young children? Educators and storytellers, Ford and Norfolk deliver a silly and gently spooky collection of jumps, laughs, interactive moments, and mostly happy endings to satisfy the curious-for-creepy Pre-K through Grade 4 set. Their weirdly funny and gently scary collection of adapted folktales, original stories, and verses will delight those who enjoy being surprised more than being scared. 

This book is for: 

Parents, grandparents, and other mentors who work with children developmentally aged 4 to 9 

Educators, librarians and others serving young listeners, who like silly and creepy stories, but may not like very scary material 

Audiences ages 4-9, who like creepy but not-too-scary stories. 

Twelve pen-and-ink drawings based on folktale motifs complement the fanciful tone of the book.

 Lyn Ford has performed stories from her African-American heritage in Appalachia at the National Storytelling Festival and scores of educational conferences and storytelling festivals coast-to-coast. Her previous books include Affrilachian Tales, Beyond the Briar Patch, and Hot Wind, Boiling Rain: Scary Stories for Strong Hearts. Sherry Norfolk is a former chair of the National Storytelling Network and co-author of The Moral of the Story. Both Ford and Norfolk have decades of experience and many recognitions as award-winning professional storytellers and authors, and as teaching artists who are noted for their work with adults and children of all ages.