Mr. Bones - The Halloween Hero
Bones Is Back® is an award-winning interactive book & toy set inspired by the Elf tradition—but designed to be fully KID-POWERED. It transforms Halloween from a single candy-filled night into a month-long family experience where children take the lead through playing, posing, storytelling, and creating their own Halloween pranks all October long—no nightly setup or pressure for parents. Featuring 14 movable joints and a glow-in-the-dark design, Bones grows with your child through different stages of child development & play—Cognitive through imagination and problem-solving, Social through shared play, Communication through reading and storytelling, and Physical through posing. Bones helps shift the focus from candy to connection—creating a joyful family tradition.
BOOK AWARDS
TOY AWARDS
Winner
Children’s Action & Adventure
Book of the Year
First Place Winner
Winner
Seasonal Winner
Winner
Interactive Holiday Book
Children’s Holiday Fiction
Picture Books Fiction Category
Children’s Fantasy & Magic Category
Children’s Books Category
Gold Award
Toys, Games & Puzzles Category
Finalist
Most Innovative Halloween Product
Winner 2026
NAPPA Award
Positivity
Finalist 2026
Pulse of Play
Innovator of the Year Category
Winner
2026 Toy
AUTHOR & STORY BEHIND
Dr. Marc Fetscherin is an accomplished author and devoted father to his two daughters, Margaux and Mireille. Drawing on his professional writing experience and passion for family storytelling, he ventured into children’s literature to create meaningful traditions that families can enjoy together.
Inspired by his daughters’ love for Halloween and active play, Marc’s latest book, Bones Is Back: A Family Tradition for Halloween, grew from a simple family activity they shared each October. What began as a playful moment at home evolved into a concept designed to help families connect through creativity, imagination, and shared joy.
Dad-daugthers creation
Like many families, Marc and his daughters decorated their home for Halloween each year—pumpkins and skeletons included. One evening, his daughters wondered why Halloween didn’t have a playful character they could interact with every day. That simple question sparked an idea, and Bones Is Back® was born. But Marc wanted something unique: a kid-powered family tradition that every family could enjoy. Bones Is Back® is a fully interactive book & toy set, giving kids the power to touch, play, and create their own pranks—without relying on parents to run the fun. Unlike traditional holiday characters that are passive for kids, Bones puts children in control, making the experience more fun and stress-free for parents all season long. Bones also helps families shift the focus from candy to connection and creating lasting memories. The toy features 14 movable joints that support fine motor skill development and even glows in the dark for extra magic. October is Bones’ favorite, but you can bring Bones back anytime throughout the year.
