Child sticking out his tongue while holding a book titled 'Haunted House Day & Night' by Jaybie D. as he stands against a yellow background

Sometimes the scariest places spark the brightest courage.

👻 Safely Facing Fears

Ages 5-8

🕯️ What’s spooky during the day… and even spookier at night? Take a tour through the same haunted house twice — once in daylight and once after sunset to discover how shadows shift, details emerge, and imaginations run wild.

Haunted House Day & Night invites readers to explore visual storytelling in a playful, suspenseful way. With rhyming text and layered illustrations, this interactive picture book shows how different perspectives can change everything — especially when a creaky old house is involved.

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👻 Author’s Quote

"It's easier to explore what feels scary when someone you trust is right there beside you."

- Jaybie D.

  • Haunted House: Day & Night was a visual masterpiece! Jaybie D.'s graphic design skills knocked my socks off. Each illuminated object captured my attention, and it will capture your child’s too. Oh, they should read the story!"

    - Kameron Brook, Reedsy

  • Colorful picture book you won't want to put down. Haunted House is a treat for kids who love all things spooky. I absolutely loved the illustrations.

    - Pikasho Deka, Readers Favorite

  • Intended to demystify the scary part of the experience and show that most scary things are not real. Jaybie D. did not disappoint with the vivid images.

    - Ann Linus, Readers Favorite

  • It can help the children to overcome their fears by letting them know that certain things cease to be scary if they explore it with people they trust. In addition, the way Mandy's attitude toward the trip changes over time can encourage children to challenge their comfort zones and try out new things. The vibrance is certainly capable of keeping young eyes glued to the book.

    - a_s_raisa71, LitPick

  • A terrific concept, a useful tool for parents, and just plain fun to read. The imaginative illustrations make this book come to life. "Haunted House: Day & Night" is simply visually stunning. What a great way to open up a conversation with your children about things they may be afraid of. This concept can apply to many of the fears young children have. So don't save this treat for Halloween! Enjoy it all year long.

    - Terri Stepek, Reader Views

  • Jaybie D. approaches the fear of haunted houses from a new and engaging angle. For children who are concerned about their reactions to the frightening sights, the book will give them a way to manage their fears. When the book is read aloud, Jaybie D.'s storytelling skills shine, and her lyrical work will draw the listeners in. My young children hung on to every word as the monsters became less scary and more entertaining.

    - Courtnee Turner Hoyle, Readers' Favorite

  • Perfect for challenging young readers to overcome their fears. The setting in a haunted house is perfect for this purpose, and the images represent this place so well that I consider them as significant as the words to express the concepts. I recommend this book to all young readers who still have some fears to overcome.

    - Astrid Iustulin, Readers' Favorite

  • Such a great book for young readers who are just starting to enjoy spooky stories. The author's talent as a poet really shines through, and they have created a mysterious tale that is just indulgent enough to excite and delight young readers, but not so scary that it's too much for them to handle. The author's writing style is engaging and easy to follow, making this an overall outstanding read!

    - Louise Jane, CEO The Golden Wizard Book Prize

  • Jaybie. D has done a great job of showing how a child's imagination can run wild and cause so many fears that can become bigger problems as they grow older. The story is written in rhyme and I feel this was an excellent choice as it keeps the writing simple and easy to follow, not to mention adding even more thrills to the story. I guarantee children with or without these types of fears will enjoy reading this book and will want to read more.

    - Amy Louise Hill, Readers' Favorite

  • This is a fun book about a haunted house. The illustrations are a bit all over the place, but the rhyme is good and my kids very much enjoyed – especially all the spooky pictures!

    - Kaz 84

  • My 6 year old granddaughter loved to read this with me, only getting help with new words to her. Will read together again.

    - Amary Chapman

  • My haunted-house-loving niece gobbled this book up with lots of oohs and aahs. She had a blast learning about what goes on behind the scenes. Fun and colorful illustrations!

    - Amary Chapman

  • I adore that this book gives a behind the scenes look at how scary sights, scenes, smells, and costumes are created. It gives the reader an inside look at a haunted house which is absolutely fascinating. During the day the mechanics of how things work are showcased and at night there are a ton of spooks! This is my type of Halloween read! Plus giving children a behind the scenes look is a wonderful way to help them process and overcome feelings of fear!

    - Young Family

  • I really enjoyed the way the story was told, especially with the rhymes. The illustrations were cool and unlike any I've seen before.

    - Stephanie R.

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