The Ghost’s Dinner Written and illustrated by Jacques Duquennoy This edition c1994 A Golden Books Paperback from Western Publishing Inc.: New York

Henry has invited some friends to a dinner party. They are all fairly pale until drinks are presented and a transformation happens. A little spinach juice and Voila’ !

Taking a sip.

This was French children’s author Jacques Duquennoy’s breakout book. He had been teaching Kindergarten children, and knew what kind of story they relish. The story is simple, the idea clever, and the illustrations are just right. I looked forward to reading this to kindergarten and first grade students every year, because it was always met with wild approval. The fun keeps coming with each turn of the page. Used copies of this book and its sequels are for sale at ridiculous prices, but there are Youtube videos of it read aloud, so I hope to not frustrate anyone who wants to share it.

Everyone enjoys some Swiss Cheese!

The Ghost’s Trip to Loch Ness Written and illustrated by Jacques Duquennoy Translated from the French by Kathryn Nanovic c1996 by Albin Michel Jeunesse This edition published by Harcourt Brace & Co. : New York

Looking for Nessie

Henry and his companions have heard of a recent sighting of the famous Loch Ness monster, and want to see it for themselves. Unfortunately she is nowhere to be found….

No cell phones on this vacation

Extra helpings of fun with Henry and Co.

Operation Ghost Published 1998 in the U.S. by Harcourt, Brace & Co. : New York

The Ghosts in the Cellar c2001 Voyager Books / Harcourt, Brace & Co. : New York