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Howl-o-ween
  • Published: 18 August 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761359248
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 24
  • RRP: $17.99

Howl-o-ween

Come Trick or Treat On Spooky Street

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Be bold! Be brave! And come and meet the ghosts and ghouls with furry feet . . .
Who's the scariest beast on Spooky Street? Find out in this pawsome tale of frightfully good fun!

It’s Howl-o-ween on Spooky Street and the children and the dogs dress up to go trick or treating. But will they be brave enough to visit the scary beast at number three?
A rhyming tale celebrating Howl-o-ween, where Halloween is celebrated by dressing up dogs in spooky costumes and meeting all the neighbourhood pups.
  • Published: 18 August 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761359248
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 24
  • RRP: $17.99
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About the authors

Emma Bowd

Emma Bowd is an internationally published and award-winning author, and a dedicated literacy and disability advocate. A former occupational therapist and a mum of two, she is passionate about writing inclusive picture books that capture the joy of childhood, through imaginative and nature-based play. Emma delights in writing her read-aloud stories with vibrant rhyme and rhythm, and loves collaborating with talented illustrators to bring them to life. An active participant in the Australian children’s literature community, she is an engaging speaker and storytime presenter, and a committee member of the CBCA VIC Branch. Howl-o-ween is Emma’s sixth picture book, and is dedicated to her precious pooch and loyal writing buddy, Miss Winnie. Visit Emma and her books at www.emmabowd.com
portrait photo of Emma Bowd

Lara Porter

Lara Porter is a South African-born children's book illustrator based in Sydney, Australia. After a decade-long career as a designer and art director at advertising agencies across Cape Town, Bristol, and Sydney, she returned to university to complete a BA Honours Degree in Illustration in the UK. During the pandemic, Lara pivoted from editorial illustration to her true passion . . . children's picture books. She loves creating playful, colourful digital illustrations with a traditional and textural feel. Lara's work has earned numerous illustration awards and she has illustrated three published picture books.
portrait photo of Lara Porter

Praise for Howl-o-ween

Through the bouncing rhyme and rhythm that is characteristic of Bowd’s writing, and bright, energetic pictures that capture the fun of the evening, this is a lively tale that will both capture and spark the imaginations of young reader, particularly those who are embarking on their first ever shenanigans for October 31.

Barbara Braxton, The Bottom Shelf

Emma Bowd writes catchy rhymes that bounce merrily along perfectly matched by Lara Porter who fills each page with fun and action, ensuring absolutely nothing is actually scary in any way. Everyone, people and pooches alike are adorable and lovable.

Mia Macrossan, Storylinks

Kiddos will love it . . . this will be a hit with its lively rhyme and the illustrations which are so full of movement and pure joy. This one gets an spookily woof-ish 5 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃rating

Sue Warren, Just So Stories

The rhyme and rhythm are total fun for both kids and those with furry feet . . . Emma Bowd and illustrator Lara Porter capture the joy of childhood. Kids will love this book. Highly recommended.

Susanne Gervay, Reading Time