{"product_id":"the-bear-and-the-piano-copy-2","title":"The Skull","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Spooky Illustrated Adventure Story about Friendship and Courage for Kids Ages 6–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Stylish Gothic Gift from the Bestselling Creator of This Is Not My Hat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Jon Klassen, Caldecott Medalist and bestselling creator of This Is Not My Hat, comes a wonderfully eerie yet gentle Halloween story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a dark night, a girl named Otilla stumbles across a lonely, abandoned house deep in the forest. Inside waits a skull – who has a secret of its own. Together, they face the shadows that arrive each night… and discover the strength that comes from courage and kindness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Klassen’s signature dry humour, hauntingly beautiful illustrations and a touch of deliciously spooky fun, The Skull is ideal for kids who like their stories mysterious but not too scary. Parents can feel reassured: while this gothic folktale has a shiver of creepiness, it ends with strength, empowerment and a reminder that even the strangest friendships can be the most comforting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003cbr\u003e- Independent readers ages 6–9\u003cbr\u003e- Families looking for a suspenseful but not-too-scary read-aloud\u003cbr\u003e- Fans of spooky folktales with a twist of wit and charm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Different than Magma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55677795795320,"sku":"9781529531053","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0285\/4760\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-25152925.png?v=1790347306","url":"https:\/\/magma-shop.com\/products\/the-bear-and-the-piano-copy-2","provider":"Magma","version":"1.0","type":"link"}