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Jump-O-Ween
If jumping around on Halloween is wrong, Li-Li doesn’t want to be right!Li-Li is back! This time she is celebrating Halloween at her church’s annual community event, the Hallelujah party. All she wants to do is keep jumping on the jumpy, but her mommy says it is time to go because other kids want to jump, too. She wants to listen to her mommy, but jumping is fun and feels so right. She would love to explain to her mommy and daddy that, because of the sensory issues she has, jumping helps her to focus on something other than all the noises, people bumping into her, the bright lights, and those who may try to take a picture, hug, or kiss her. How will Li-Li communicate her sheer displeasure for everything except for the jumpy? Will Li-Li jump off the jumpy like her parents want her to or will she have a LI-LI LETDOWN?Find out in Jump-O-Ween!
42 pages, Paperback
Published October 31, 2019
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September 9, 2025
Jump-O-Ween is a seasonal delight! This book captures all the magic (and the challenges) of Halloween through Li-Li’s eyes. From costumes and candy to the noise and excitement that can feel overwhelming, it reflects what many families of neurodivergent kids experience during the holidays.
What makes this series so special is Gin Noon-Spaulding’s honesty. She writes from real life, and you can feel that in every scene. The bond between Li-Li, her mom, and their Ohana makes these stories so much more than simple holiday tales — they’re lessons in love, patience, and connection.
My daughter (age 7) loved this one, and it sparked a great conversation about how Halloween can feel different for every child. Sweet, spooky, and full of heart — just the way a holiday story should be.
What makes this series so special is Gin Noon-Spaulding’s honesty. She writes from real life, and you can feel that in every scene. The bond between Li-Li, her mom, and their Ohana makes these stories so much more than simple holiday tales — they’re lessons in love, patience, and connection.
My daughter (age 7) loved this one, and it sparked a great conversation about how Halloween can feel different for every child. Sweet, spooky, and full of heart — just the way a holiday story should be.
September 12, 2025
Great Resource for Kids and Parents
This book does an amazing job of showing what it’s like for kids with sensory challenges. The story is relatable, the language is helpful, and the illustrations are engaging. A wonderful tool for both children and parents to understand and connect.
This book does an amazing job of showing what it’s like for kids with sensory challenges. The story is relatable, the language is helpful, and the illustrations are engaging. A wonderful tool for both children and parents to understand and connect.
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