Books with title Creepy Crawlies

"Creepy crawling" was the Manson Family's practice of secretly entering someone's home and, without harming anyone, leaving only a trace of evidence that they had been there, some reminder that the sanctity of the private home had been breached. Now, author Jeffrey Melnick reveals just how much the Family creepy crawled their way through Los Angeles in the sixties and then on through American social, political, and cultural life for close to fifty years, firmly lodging themselves in our minds. Even now, it is almost impossible to discuss the sixties, teenage runaways, sexuality, drugs, music, California, and even the concept of family without referencing Manson and his "girls." Not just another history of Charles Manson, Creepy Crawling explores how the Family weren't so much outsiders but emblematic of the Los Angeles counterculture freak scene, and how Manson worked to connect himself to the mainstream of the time. Ever since they spent two nights killing seven residents of Los Angeles--what we now know as the "Tate-LaBianca murders--the Manson family has rarely slipped from the American radar for long. From Emma Cline's The Girls to the recent TV show Aquarius, the family continues to find an audience. What is it about Charles Manson and his family that captivates us still? Author Jeffrey Melnick sets out to answer this question in this fascinating and compulsively readable cultural history of the Family and their influence from 1969 to the present.

Creepy Crawley is a fun, colorful book that shows children the importance of self-esteem.When it comes to being creepy, Caleb Crawley is a pro! Caleb is a weird kid. He seems to be surrounded by the odd and creepy, including strange pets and backyard bugs. But being different from other kids has its challenges, and Caleb Crawley grows tired of being called “Creepy Crawley” at school. So Caleb decides to become a “normal” kid. But he soon learns that being creepy and different is a part of who he is, and even better, his family loves him just the way he is. Creepy Crawley is a teaching book to use when discussing friendship and the qualities that make all of us unique. In Caleb’s case, his quality is being creepy, and he is pretty good at it!

A poetry collection for bug-loving children everywhereSome insects that sting and some others that bite,A spider who gives flies a terrible fright,Some creatures with wings who like flying aroundAnd others that scurry about on the ground,A beetle who loves eating elephant poo…..….if that sounds appealing, this book is for you!A collection of short, rhyming verses about various small creatures, such as bees, wasps, spiders, and a very hungry dung beetle, this picture book is beautifully illustrated, and is certain to keep children entertained and horrified in equal measure.