This Interactive Halloween Book Is a Treat

The House of Madame M
Written & Illustrated by Clotilde Perrin
Age Level: 4 1/2 - 8 Years
Published April 7, 2020

I self-identify as a ‘scaredy-cat.’

Prepare to be spooked by this darkly humorous, satisfyingly sinister haunted house book. The journey begins on the cover where readers find themselves on the doorstep of Madame M’s house. Opening the book is akin to walking through the front door, and once inside you’ll commence your tour of this nightmarish abode. Every room is packed with creepy surprises that daring readers unleash by manipulating the book’s many flaps, pull tabs, pop-ups, and interactive touches.

“Our cook has been sharpening her knives.
You know, some people would kill for a morsel of her tasty creations!”

Author-illustrator Clotilde Perrin’s devilishly detailed images of death make you feel alive with fear, excitement, and anticipation of what will come next. Thanks to the book’s large scale, Perrin is able to feature multiple touch points on the page without anything feeling cramped, whether you’re pulling open the doors to a giant wardrobe or carefully opening a miniature toiletry balanced on a bathroom shelf. It’s easy to see why this book, translated from its original French, is an international bestseller. It fully delivers on the fun and also the fright of the haunted house experience.