Hollis Saves Halloween

the cover of Hollis saves halloween with dark lettering, an orange background and hollis on a teal scooter zooming across the front of the book, leave a trail of halloween symbols in his pathFor children who love Halloween but sometimes feel left out, Hollis and Brennis the Bat teach the power of friendship and bravery in this fun tale of teamwork.

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

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.

Brennis the bat, with sparkly purple wings and a pearl choker necklace embraces hollis the javelina who is wearing the bandage from a mummy costume. hollis appears distressed while hollis looks to encourage his friend.  Celebrating Diversity

“Hollis Saves Halloween” 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.

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Themes

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

About the Author

pamela wagner wears a red blouse, a simple necklace, sung glasses, she is sitting in her wheel chair and smiling while she is outside in the sonoran desert Pamela Cannons Wagner grew up in a small southern Illinois town where she used her imagination to escape her wheelchair. Born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a rare bone disease, her life has been filled with interesting challenges and rewards. “Hollis mirrors my journey. He’s learned to embrace his uniqueness, cherish diverse friends, and carve out a fulfilling life,” she says.

Data:

Author: Pamela Cannons Wagner

Illustrator: Raissa Thomas

Paperback/Perfect Bound 8.5 x 8.5

ISBN: 978-1-951371-31-9

Hardcover: 8.5 x 8.5 (Coming Soon)

ISBN: Coming Soon

Publish Date: April 7, 2025

Library of Congress Control Number: 2025931531

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