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Spooky, Scary Skeletons

Author Andrew Gold
Illustrated by Polona Lovsin
Board Book
$8.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Random House Books for Young Readers
7-1/2"W x 7-1/2"H | 5 oz | 42 per carton
On sale Aug 12, 2025 | 28 Pages | 9780593903070
Age 0-3 years | Up to Preschool
Reading Level: Lexile AD390L | Fountas & Pinnell L
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Spooky, scary skeletons…will send shivers down your spine in this adorable sing-along picture book based on the TikTok viral song by Andrew Gold (best known for writing The Golden Girls theme song, "Thank You for Being a Friend.")

Follow along as five little skeletons go trick-or-treating on Halloween night. But when they take their scares too far, can a skeleton dance save the day?

Andrew Gold released "Spooky, Scary Skeletons" in 1996. Since then, it has become a viral sensation, with over 9 billion views on both YouTube and TikTok... and counting! Now, fans of all ages can sing along to the complete lyrics, which have been paired with playful illustrations. 

Spooky, scary skeletons
Speak with such a screech—
You'll SHAKE and SHUDDER in surprise
When you hear these zombies shriek.

An ideal read-aloud for Halloween or ANY time of year, this is sure to become a cherished part of family bookshelves for years to come.
"The illustrations loosely take inspiration from the lyrics and serve as the primary driver for the storytelling. They make excellent use of fall colors and exude a sunset glow that truly evokes Halloween." —Kirkus Reviews

"Lovsin’s vibrant, full-color illustrations in warm fall shades feel alive, as if each brushstroke dances along with the melody.... making it easy to get caught up in the holiday spirit. Grab a copy of this book to bring some musical magic and fun to holiday reading!" —School Library Journal
Andrew Gold was a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who worked on everything from TV theme songs (including "Thank You For Being a Friend" for The Golden Girls), to Linda Ronstadt records (like her breakthrough album Heart Like a Wheel), to his own top-40 hits, such as "Lonely Boy"—and so much more. In 1996, he released the album Halloween Howls: Fun & Scary Music, which included “Spooky, Scary Skeletons,” along with eight other original scary tunes. The universe is truly more fun and scary thanks to his music! View titles by Andrew Gold
Polona Lovšin has always been drawn to projects that express her artistic creativity, particularly those that make life’s difficult moments, such as separation or death, more accessible to children. Inspired by her older brother’s drawing ability, she developed a fascination for detailed and character-rich illustrations, often losing herself in them for hours. Her work is further inspired by her two daughters and two playful corgis. View titles by Polona Lovsin

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Spooky, scary skeletons…will send shivers down your spine in this adorable sing-along picture book based on the TikTok viral song by Andrew Gold (best known for writing The Golden Girls theme song, "Thank You for Being a Friend.")

Follow along as five little skeletons go trick-or-treating on Halloween night. But when they take their scares too far, can a skeleton dance save the day?

Andrew Gold released "Spooky, Scary Skeletons" in 1996. Since then, it has become a viral sensation, with over 9 billion views on both YouTube and TikTok... and counting! Now, fans of all ages can sing along to the complete lyrics, which have been paired with playful illustrations. 

Spooky, scary skeletons
Speak with such a screech—
You'll SHAKE and SHUDDER in surprise
When you hear these zombies shriek.

An ideal read-aloud for Halloween or ANY time of year, this is sure to become a cherished part of family bookshelves for years to come.

Praise

"The illustrations loosely take inspiration from the lyrics and serve as the primary driver for the storytelling. They make excellent use of fall colors and exude a sunset glow that truly evokes Halloween." —Kirkus Reviews

"Lovsin’s vibrant, full-color illustrations in warm fall shades feel alive, as if each brushstroke dances along with the melody.... making it easy to get caught up in the holiday spirit. Grab a copy of this book to bring some musical magic and fun to holiday reading!" —School Library Journal

Author

Andrew Gold was a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who worked on everything from TV theme songs (including "Thank You For Being a Friend" for The Golden Girls), to Linda Ronstadt records (like her breakthrough album Heart Like a Wheel), to his own top-40 hits, such as "Lonely Boy"—and so much more. In 1996, he released the album Halloween Howls: Fun & Scary Music, which included “Spooky, Scary Skeletons,” along with eight other original scary tunes. The universe is truly more fun and scary thanks to his music! View titles by Andrew Gold
Polona Lovšin has always been drawn to projects that express her artistic creativity, particularly those that make life’s difficult moments, such as separation or death, more accessible to children. Inspired by her older brother’s drawing ability, she developed a fascination for detailed and character-rich illustrations, often losing herself in them for hours. Her work is further inspired by her two daughters and two playful corgis. View titles by Polona Lovsin

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