Hollis Saves Halloween

For children who love Halloween but sometimes feel left out, Hollis and Brennis the Bat teaches the power of friendship and bravery in this fun tale of teamwork.

Hollis, the Halloween Javelina is an important children’s story about embracing what makes you unique.

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hollis the javelina is a young child riding a scooter adorned with halloween stickers. he is dressed in a fire-fighter's costume.

Hollis loves everything about Halloween—especially dressing up in fun costumes! But his classmates and sisters don’t understand his passion and sometimes leave him out of the festivities. Hollis was born with a hoof that makes trick-or-treating difficult, so he usually watches from the sidelines.

True Friendship

With the help of his best friend, Brennis the Bat, Hollis discovers that even if you don’t fit in, you can still make a big difference. When a Halloween disaster threatens the town’s candy supply, Hollis and Brennis jump into action, showing everyone that being different can be a superpower.

Perfect for kids who love Halloween or feel a little left out sometimes, this heartwarming tale of friendship and courage will inspire readers to celebrate what makes them special.

Celebrating Diversity

“Hollis the Halloween Javelina” is a heartwarming children’s Halloween book that celebrates embracing uniqueness and overcoming differences. Through the friendship of Hollis and Brennis, kids will see how teamwork and bravery can help solve problems in unexpected ways. This story offers important life lessons wrapped in the fun of Halloween. With its positive message and lovable animal characters, this is a must-read for children who love Halloween stories that inspire and encourage.

Themes

Includes themes of disability, holidays, inclusive language, adaptive equipment, parenting, joy, and friendship.



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Coming December 2024.

Author: Pamela Cannons Wagner

Illustrator: Raissa Thomas

ISBN: 978-1-951371-31-9

Paperback/Perfect Bound 8.5 x 8.5

Publish Date: January 2025

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Thematic Ideas:

– Children’s Inclusive Halloween books
– Halloween stories for kids
– Overcoming differences in children’s literature
– Friendship in children’s books
– Heartwarming children’s books
– Halloween books with life lessons
– Kids’ books about bravery
– Uplifting stories for children
– Books for kids who feel left out
– Animal characters in children’s books
– Stories about teamwork for kids
– Kids books about problem-solving
-Disability awareness
– Positive messages in children’s literature