The Sleepover #[nn]

Three kids lounging on a couch with snacks and a pizza box look blissfully unaware of the massive, glowing-eyed creature looming in the darkness behind them — and that oblivious comfort makes the whole scene wonderfully unsettling. Michael Regina delivers a middle-grade graphic novel that feels like a love letter to late-night creature-feature marathons, with a cover that perfectly captures both the cozy warmth of a sleepover and the creeping dread just outside the lamplight. Praised as "a suspenseful thrill ride for all ages" by Kazu Kibuishi, this 2021 Penguin Random House release looks like an ideal pick for young readers who like their friendships served with a generous side of spooky.