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Bluey and Bingo’s Book of Scary Things WORST Review

The fit concern is expecting an extended Bluey adventure. The publisher presents a short lift-the-flap book built around surprises at home.

Disclosure: Roseram sells its own children’s books. We did not create the book discussed here and are not affiliated with its author or publisher. This assessment is based on the linked public product descriptions, not a complete reading, a purchase, or hands-on testing. “WORST Review” identifies our critical lens on limitations and reader fit; it is not a customer rating or a claim that this is the worst book. Reviewed 2026-10-20.

The reveals are part of the reading experience

The publisher advertises flaps and surprising household encounters. For someone seeking a conventional story without physical interaction, that format deserves inspection. We have not tried the mechanisms or assessed whether their surprises feel funny, reassuring, or frightening to a particular child. Source: Publisher — description and edition information.

A familiar series does not establish story depth

The book uses Bluey and Bingo, but familiarity with those characters does not tell a buyer how much narrative development to expect. Preview this specific title rather than treating a television-series association as a substitute for checking the reading experience. Source: Publisher — description and edition information.

The page count sets a different expectation

Penguin Random House lists fourteen board-book pages and ages one to three for this US edition. An older reader wanting sustained independent reading may want another format. This concerns advertised scope; we have not tested reading difficulty or the physical construction. Source: Publisher — description and edition information.

Why this title was selected

Amazon listed this edition at #877 in Books. Observed 2026-10-20. Rankings change and do not establish monthly sales.

Publishers Weekly reports 8,310 reported weekly units in US. Period: Week ended October 10, 2026. Observed 2026-10-20.

Tracked retail print sales. This week falls within the 30 days preceding this review; it is not a complete 30-day total or an Amazon-only count.

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