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Follow the numbers to reveal a friendly Phantom Bat scene.
A Halloween Tradition of Kindness
Every October, The Phantom Bat visits homes in the dead of night, leaving treats, kindness prompts, and a little sprinkle of magic behind. It's a tradition your family will treasure year after year.
Start by reading The Phantom Bat together as a family. Let the story spark your imagination and introduce the magic of the tradition.
Color your own Phantom Bat and write something kind on the back — a simple message like "Be kind," "Share joy," or "You are loved."
Once your family has been visited, hang a bat on your door or window, pass the magic on and watch the transformation in your community.
Watch Together
Gather the family and press play — the Phantom Bat himself explains how the tradition works.
Phantom Bat needs helpers like YOU! Follow the trail — one, two, three, four, five!
Visit the Activity Hub and print a blank Phantom Bat template on white paper or cardstock. Gather your favorite supplies — crayons, markers, colored pencils, glitter, stickers, or even tissue-paper wings — and bring your bat to life. There's no wrong way to decorate; make it spooky, silly, sparkly, or sweet!
Flip your finished bat over and write a short, encouraging message on the back. It can be as simple as "You are loved," "Share joy," "Be kind," or "Have a magical day!" This little note is what turns your bat into a kindness surprise for someone special.
Tuck your decorated Phantom Bat into a small Halloween-themed bundle. Add a little treat, a printed instruction card, and — if you'd like — a copy of The Phantom Bat book so the next family can read the story too. A simple paper bag, box, or ribbon works perfectly.
Choose a friend, neighbor, classmate, or teacher who could use a smile. Quietly place your bundle on their doorstep, by their mailbox, or on their desk. Ring the doorbell or knock gently, then tiptoe away before they see you.
When a family receives a Phantom Bat surprise, they get to color their own bat, write a kind message, and pass the magic on to someone new. Hang your bat on your door or window to show you've been visited, then watch as one small act of kindness spreads all through your neighborhood.
Keep the kindness growing… and don't let the magic end with you!
Everything You Need
Decorate the front using one of our printable bat templates, then flip it over and write a kind note on the back.
A copy of The Phantom Bat OR a Phantom Bat Instruction Card.
Candy, stickers, small toys, pencils, Halloween goodies, or another thoughtful surprise.
That's all it takes to begin the tradition.
One bat.
One story.
One small treat.
One unforgettable act of kindness.
Every Phantom Bat Bundle is unique. Families are encouraged to personalize their bundle and make the tradition their own.
Everything you need is waiting inside the FREE Phantom Bat Club — bat templates, printable activities, instruction cards, coloring pages from the book, kindness notes, and new seasonal downloads every Halloween.
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Take a peek at the printables, activities, and kindness ideas that come with your Phantom Bat tradition — all unlocked free inside the Phantom Bat Club.
Unlock every printable — bat templates, activities, instruction cards, coloring pages, kindness notes, and seasonal downloads.
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Print, color, and share. Each template features our Phantom Bat ready to be brought to life with crayons, markers, glitter — whatever your little artists dream up. Your Starter Phantom Bat is free for everyone — the rest are waiting free inside the Phantom Bat Club.
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Phantom Bat printables to enjoy at home — puzzles, coloring, and hidden-picture fun for the whole family, free inside the Phantom Bat Club.
Follow the numbers to reveal a friendly Phantom Bat scene.
Use the color key to bring the Phantom Bat world to life.
Find the tiny changes between two Phantom Bat neighborhood scenes.
Search the spooky scene for hidden Halloween treasures.
🔒 Available FREE inside the Phantom Bat Club — plus exclusive coloring scenes, word searches, and members-only online games.
Spread the Magic
Little acts, big magic. Pick one a week — or one a day — and watch kindness ripple through your family, your neighborhood, and beyond.
Each week in October, gather the family, pick one idea together, and complete it before the Phantom Bat visits again. Snap a photo, share the story, and pass the magic on.
Grab a Bat TemplatePrint. Cut. Deliver.
Everything you need to finish your Phantom Bat bundle — gift tags, kindness cards, a door hanger, the official "The Phantom Bat Was Here!" sheet, and the full book backmatter for families who want to share the complete tradition.
Every printable includes a reminder to visit www.thephantombat.com to learn more about the book, the tradition, and how to get more templates.
The official instruction sheet to tuck inside every bundle you leave on a doorstep.
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The full backmatter from the book. Leave it with a bundle so the next family knows exactly how to keep the kindness going — no book required.
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Scalloped tags to tie onto treats: The Phantom Bat Was Here, From the Phantom Bat, Kindness Makes Magic, Pass It On.
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Hang on your doorknob after you've been visited so friends and neighbors know the magic is spreading.
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Six little cards with hand-lettered kindness messages — perfect for slipping into lockers, mailboxes, or lunchboxes.
DownloadPrint on letter paper or cardstock, cut, and you're ready to spread the magic.
The Phantom Bat turns Halloween into more than costumes and candy — it becomes a season of togetherness, giving, and small moments of wonder that kids remember for a lifetime.
Members unlock more bat templates, exclusive printable activities, seasonal discounts, member-only offers, and first access to new Phantom Bat magic.