6th September, 2025
Halloween is the perfect time to let creativity run wild. At Tidy Design, we’ve embraced the season with an online experience that’s spooky, fun, and completely one-of-a-kind.
Our bespoke Halloween themed webpage brings together original illustrations, animated elements, and creative writing to create a fully immersive experience. From eerie characters to playful ghosts, every element has been designed to delight, entertain, and spark imagination. Static images are great, but animations take the experience to the next level. Subtle movements, interactive elements, and fun surprises make exploring the page a unique experience for visitors of all ages.
And for those who love a good story, our Halloween page includes free spooky tales to read and enjoy. Written and illustrated by Tidy Design, these stories are perfect for kids, families, or anyone who loves the spooky season. This project isn’t just about Halloween – it’s a showcase of what Tidy Design can do when imagination meets technical skill. By combining bespoke artwork, engaging content, and clever animations, we’ve created a page that captures attention, sparks creativity, and provides a memorable online experience.
Feedback Matters
At Tidy Design, we believe that creativity flourishes when ideas are shared and tested. That’s why feedback is so important to us, it gives us fresh perspectives, helps us refine our work, and highlights the impact our projects can have on different audiences.
Recently, Dr Catherine O’Reilly, Research Fellow at the School of Education, Trinity College Dublin, kindly shared her thoughts after reviewing our Halloween-themed website and stories.
Here’s what she had to say:
Feedback
Thank you for sharing the website. Reviewing it was an enjoyable way to spend a Sunday morning.
I have reviewed the site features. The opening introduction, which provides a timely warning about having a light on, emphasises the coziness and safety of a grown-up environment, is well-crafted. The three free Halloween stories for children all gave me a giggle at different points. My personal favourite was “Daddy is a Zombie.” First I will give constructive feedback and then I will review “Daddy is a Zombie”, feel free to use the review in your marketing if it is helpful.
Story Strengths
- Imagery: Descriptions such as “feet broke and bony” and “teeth are all yellow, a tongue slimy green” create vivid mental images without being excessively graphic for children.
- Rhyme and Rhythm: The rhyming couplets maintain a brisk pace, which is well-suited for a story intended to evoke excitement.
- Playful Twist: The conclusion, which features a humorous resolution after the suspense, enhances the story’s appeal.
- Engagement: Children are likely to relate to the enjoyment of hide-and-seek games and the exhilaration of being “chased” in a safe and playful manner.
Review of Daddy is a Zombie by Mike Ward
“Daddy is a Zombie” is a spooky rhyme designed to entertain, spook, and provide children with a taste of the Halloween spirit. It is rich with playful suspense, vivid descriptions, and concludes with a twist that reassures young children that it is all in good fun (not real spooky). This is an excellent choice for children who enjoy a safe scare and laughter during storytime.
“Daddy is a Zombie,” one of three free spook tales available, is crafted specifically for young children. It combines elements of playfulness, spookiness, and rhyme, making it accessible to children. The rhythmic flow of the verses facilitates easy reading aloud, and the interplay of suspense and humour effectively captures the essence of Halloween. Children will find enjoyment in the tension of concealing from a zombie while simultaneously recognising the comforting resolution at the end (I will refrain from revealing the details).
Overall Impression
The poems are enjoyable, and the time is fast approaching Halloween. They have a strong appeal for older preschoolers (aged 4-5) and early primary school children who enjoy being “scared” in a safe manner. With minor adjustments to strike a balance between the level of fright and the rhythm, they could become an excellent Halloween favourite for family or classroom storytelling.
We’d like to thank Dr O’Reilly for her thoughtful and generous feedback. With her background in early childhood education and storytelling, her insights are especially valuable to us as we continue creating projects that inspire imagination and bring stories to life for children and families.
Wishing you all a spooky Halloween!
Mike