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The Vampire's Missing Cape: What’s a Vampire to Do Without His Famous Outfit? (A Funny, Hilarious, Rhyming, Read Aloud Children's Picture Book)
"The Vampire's Missing Cape" has been honored with multiple awards, including the prestigious BREW Children’s Book Excellence Award in the category of Children's Comedy. Additionally, it received the third prize for Children's Holidays Picture Book in the TheBookFest awards. The book also earned two Honorable Mentions at the Firebird and the2023 Halloween Book Festivals.
He’s ready to party, but when this spooky fellow loses his favorite piece of clothing, can he track it down before the sun comes up?
Vamp the Vampire loves to boogie. So when he flies off to find a snack, he’s irresistibly drawn by the sound of funky music that makes him move. But after he works up a sweat and takes off his dazzling coat to cool down, he’s heartbroken when his beloved cape vanishes.
Super sad that his most famous fashion accessory has disappeared, Vamp spins in circles trying to discover where it could have gone. But the harder he looks, the more hopeless his search seems.
Can the fanged disco dancer find his fabulous cloak or is it lost in the night?
The Vampire’s Missing Cape is the delightful first volume in The Vampire’s Adventures children’s picture book series. If you or your child like hilarious mysteries, catchy rhymes, and scary surprises, then you’ll cackle at Steve Stables’ fantastic fable.
Buy The Vampire’s Missing Cape to twirl with laughter today!
He’s ready to party, but when this spooky fellow loses his favorite piece of clothing, can he track it down before the sun comes up?
Vamp the Vampire loves to boogie. So when he flies off to find a snack, he’s irresistibly drawn by the sound of funky music that makes him move. But after he works up a sweat and takes off his dazzling coat to cool down, he’s heartbroken when his beloved cape vanishes.
Super sad that his most famous fashion accessory has disappeared, Vamp spins in circles trying to discover where it could have gone. But the harder he looks, the more hopeless his search seems.
Can the fanged disco dancer find his fabulous cloak or is it lost in the night?
The Vampire’s Missing Cape is the delightful first volume in The Vampire’s Adventures children’s picture book series. If you or your child like hilarious mysteries, catchy rhymes, and scary surprises, then you’ll cackle at Steve Stables’ fantastic fable.
Buy The Vampire’s Missing Cape to twirl with laughter today!
41 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 19, 2022
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January 29, 2023
Hilarious
I loved this from the very beginning. I laughed more than I had intended at the tale of a vampire who wanted to shake his booty. You will definitely enjoy.
I loved this from the very beginning. I laughed more than I had intended at the tale of a vampire who wanted to shake his booty. You will definitely enjoy.
November 9, 2025
*I received this book for free through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
A book that rhymes and has a simple story. The illustrations are uncomplicated. They do look like they are missing something.
Also, there is a part where the vampire is naked with only socks on and covering himself. And another where he only has boxers on. Just a couple of things for parents to keep in mind (in case you don't want your kid to see that). All in all, this is an alright pick for a Halloween book.
A book that rhymes and has a simple story. The illustrations are uncomplicated. They do look like they are missing something.
Also, there is a part where the vampire is naked with only socks on and covering himself. And another where he only has boxers on. Just a couple of things for parents to keep in mind (in case you don't want your kid to see that). All in all, this is an alright pick for a Halloween book.
January 28, 2023
Lost something only to find it somewhere else?
This is a cute story of a vampire's night out when he sets his cape down and leaves for a while. Upon returning to the place he put it, it was gone.
The storyline does a great job simultaneously matching the story to the illustrations. The art is nicely done in classic cartoon TV shows style. The rhythm of the writing is last word rhyming sentences.
There was one page where the vampire feels under dressed without his cape and this scene is imagined to be in his pajamas when he is mostly walking around in a suit without a cape in the story. It was an odd jump in the story. Since the vampire appeared to be outside, it could have been imagined as just being cold without a cape. This is not enough to detract from the rest of the book and great storyline. The story is age appropriate as suggested by the author.
This is a cute story of a vampire's night out when he sets his cape down and leaves for a while. Upon returning to the place he put it, it was gone.
The storyline does a great job simultaneously matching the story to the illustrations. The art is nicely done in classic cartoon TV shows style. The rhythm of the writing is last word rhyming sentences.
There was one page where the vampire feels under dressed without his cape and this scene is imagined to be in his pajamas when he is mostly walking around in a suit without a cape in the story. It was an odd jump in the story. Since the vampire appeared to be outside, it could have been imagined as just being cold without a cape. This is not enough to detract from the rest of the book and great storyline. The story is age appropriate as suggested by the author.
March 5, 2022
Imaginative and delightful
I was left wanting more and see that this forms part of a series, so can't wait for more to come out. Well done to the writer and illustrator. This is a quirky, funny and delightful book. The verses rhyme which adds to the delight of the book. The illustrations are great and very well suited to the story. Highly recommend.
I was left wanting more and see that this forms part of a series, so can't wait for more to come out. Well done to the writer and illustrator. This is a quirky, funny and delightful book. The verses rhyme which adds to the delight of the book. The illustrations are great and very well suited to the story. Highly recommend.
March 18, 2022
For what this book was, it was quite good. It has a slightly unprofessional/homemade look but since the book is designed for children, no one is really going to notice. The book is entertaining, even if it's a little bit clunky. Honestly, it's an inexpensive, entertaining book that will satisfy a small child.
March 9, 2023
This is an appealing and easy story for very young children to keep their attention and get them excited about reading and being read to. The rhymes and illustrations add lots of interest to the fantasy. Since the storyline is simple, it can serve to inspire conversations to help young children understand the folklore about vampires.
September 14, 2023
decent short story
It is a decent story but some of the dialogue doesn’t flow as well as it could have. Also it may be a bit young at 3 or 4 to learn about vampires. The images were good though.
It is a decent story but some of the dialogue doesn’t flow as well as it could have. Also it may be a bit young at 3 or 4 to learn about vampires. The images were good though.
October 19, 2023
My 5 year old neighbor made me read it 3 times
Super cute story with adorable illustrated pages. I bought the kindle version to read while babysitting my neighbor’s 5-year-old. Now Ill have to get it in paperback so she can enjoy it at home.
Super cute story with adorable illustrated pages. I bought the kindle version to read while babysitting my neighbor’s 5-year-old. Now Ill have to get it in paperback so she can enjoy it at home.
October 27, 2024
Fun for Halloween or kids who love vampires
A cute and funny story about a vampire who loses his cape while partying. Little kids will think it’s very funny what this vampire goes through. And the rhymes are quite good too. I can see what it was an award-winner!
A cute and funny story about a vampire who loses his cape while partying. Little kids will think it’s very funny what this vampire goes through. And the rhymes are quite good too. I can see what it was an award-winner!
January 27, 2023
Story time
It is an easy read for the little ones with great illustrations and some learning thrown into a playful story.
It is an easy read for the little ones with great illustrations and some learning thrown into a playful story.
February 14, 2023
Silly Fun!
I will never think of vampire caps the same again! Silly rhyming book that any kid would enjoy. Illustrations are well done as well!
I will never think of vampire caps the same again! Silly rhyming book that any kid would enjoy. Illustrations are well done as well!
February 25, 2023
Amazing
This is a funny, hilarious, rhythming, read-aloud children's picture book. Written for children to enjoy. I totañly recommend it for parents
This is a funny, hilarious, rhythming, read-aloud children's picture book. Written for children to enjoy. I totañly recommend it for parents
March 6, 2023
Good job graphics and story
Simple and entertaining for young readers. I wish it was longer but it is short and sweet. A friendly , non threatening vampire.
Simple and entertaining for young readers. I wish it was longer but it is short and sweet. A friendly , non threatening vampire.
August 19, 2023
No Cape, oh my
It’s a fun quick read. He’s a vampire out for a bit of adventure and he finds it. Enjoyable for the kiddos!
It’s a fun quick read. He’s a vampire out for a bit of adventure and he finds it. Enjoyable for the kiddos!
October 24, 2024
cute story for preschoolers
This is a cute story for Preschoolers about a vampire who looses his cape. I liked the extras at the end of the book- ie: find 17 of the X.
This is a cute story for Preschoolers about a vampire who looses his cape. I liked the extras at the end of the book- ie: find 17 of the X.
October 6, 2023
Fun for the kids
This book was a treat to read with my kids, especially now that they are getting ready for Halloween season. They loved the added challenge or counting all of the bats and snakes as we read. I couldn’t go on to the next page before everyone agreed on how many were on the page. Wonderfully illustrated and a fun read for my kids.
This book was a treat to read with my kids, especially now that they are getting ready for Halloween season. They loved the added challenge or counting all of the bats and snakes as we read. I couldn’t go on to the next page before everyone agreed on how many were on the page. Wonderfully illustrated and a fun read for my kids.
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