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K-3
Illustrated by
Lynn Munsinger.
When his school announces a "Make a Monster" contest for Halloween, the teeny tiny ghost reacts fearfully and is then teased by his classmates. However, the timid protagonist ends up winning the contest by creating a "friendly monster" from discarded objects. The ending is predictable, but the gentle illustrations add the right touch to this tale of making the best of a scary situation.