Good Night Creepy Things: A Halloween Bedtime Story

When the sun sets over Michigan's forests, lakes, and wetlands, the woods begin to stir.

Good Night, Creepy Things is a sweet and slightly spooky Halloween bedtime story that introduces young readers to some of Michigan's most fascinating-and often misunderstood-creatures. From spiders and snakes to salamanders, bats, owls, moths, frogs, and other nighttime animals, each creature has an important place in nature.

Through gentle rhymes and warm watercolor illustrations, children journey through the autumn woods as nocturnal creatures creep, crawl, slither, flutter, and finally settle in for the night. Along the way, young readers discover that even animals that may seem creepy are necessary parts of a healthy ecosystem.

Inspired by the wild places and wildlife of Michigan, Good Night, Creepy Things blends Halloween fun, bedtime comfort, wildlife education, and a love of nature into a story families can enjoy together.Perfect for young animal lovers, curious little scientists, Halloween story time, classrooms, nature programs, and cozy October nights.

Sometimes the creatures that seem the creepiest become a little less scary when we stop and take a closer look.