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  • Little Blue Truck's Halloween

    Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry

    Board book (HMH Books for Young Readers, July 5, 2016)
    Beep! Beep! It’s Halloween! Little Blue Truck is picking up his animal friends for a costume party. Lift the flaps in this large, sturdy board book to find out who’s dressed up in each costume! Will Blue wear a costume too? With the delightful rhymes and signature illustration style that made Little Blue Truck a household name, Blue’s new adventure is full of festive costumes, fall colors, and plenty of Halloween fun!
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  • Llama Llama Trick or Treat

    Anna Dewdney

    Board book (Viking Books for Young Readers, Aug. 19, 2014)
    With short and simple rhyming text, the Llama Llama board books introduce Llama Llama to babies and toddlers before they’re ready for longer full-length stories. And their small size and durable pages are perfect for little hands.In Llama Llama Trick or Treat, little llama finds the perfect costume, picks out a pumpkin for a jack-o’-lantern, and then goes trick-or-treating with Mama and his friends!
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  • Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins

    James Dean

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, July 21, 2015)
    New York Times Bestseller!Bestselling author and artist James Dean brings us a groovy rendition of the classic favorite children’s song “Five Little Pumpkins,” sung by cool cat Pete and perfect for Halloween.Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins is in a sturdy paper-over-board format and filled with vibrant, engaging illustrations for even the youngest of Pete fans.Young Halloween fans will enjoy chanting along with Pete:Five little pumpkinsSitting on a gate. The first one said, "Oh my, it’s getting late."
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  • I Spy A Skeleton

    Jean Marzollo, Walter Wick

    Paperback (Scholastic, July 1, 2010)
    The bestselling I Spy Reader series continues with this spooky search and find!All new, easy-to-read spooky riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired with fun I SPY photographs from Walter Wick to create an I Spy easy reader that's perfect for Halloween!
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  • Spooky Pookie

    Sandra Boynton

    Board book (Little Simon, July 25, 2017)
    Pookie gets dressed up for Halloween in this silly board book from beloved and bestselling author and illustrator Sandra Boynton.It’s Halloween! What will little Pookie decide to be this year? Pookie tries on costumes one by one, but somehow can’t find just the right thing. The resolution to Pookie’s dilemma will delight toddlers and their caregivers alike. Told and illustrated with Sandra Boynton’s celebrated charm and pizzazz, Spooky Pookie has all the makings of a beloved Halloween classic. Boo!
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  • The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree

    Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

    Board book (Random House Books for Young Readers, July 22, 2014)
    Illus. in full color. Three brave little bears explore the inside of a mysterious old tree and go into, up, through, over, down, and out.
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  • The Very Busy Spider

    Eric Carle

    Hardcover (World of Eric Carle, March 6, 1985)
    A VERY classic from Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry CaterpillarEarly one morning a little spider spins her web on a fence post. One by one, the animals of the nearby farm try to distract her, yet the busy little spider keeps diligently at her work. When she is done, she is able to show everyone that not only is her creation quite beautiful, it is also quite useful!This multi-sensory book allows children to feel the pictures as well as see them. And with its rhythmic text, The Very Busy Spider becomes an experience to touch, to see, and to hear.Praise for The Very Busy Spider:* "A beautifully executed work for the very young that satisfies the needs of both visually handicapped and sighted children without losing its artistic integrity."--The Horn Book, starred review* "Both sighted and blind children will follow the action with ease . . . Visually and verbally, this is a winner."--Booklist, starred review
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  • Peppa's Halloween Party

    Eone

    Paperback (Scholastic Inc., June 28, 2016)
    Join Peppa and her friends for a spooktacular Halloween party!It is the spookiest time of year! Peppa and her family play outside in the leaves, carve pumpkins, and dress up in costumes for a Halloween party with all of their friends!
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  • Apples and Pumpkins

    Anne Rockwell, Lizzy Rockwell

    Hardcover (Aladdin, July 12, 2011)
    An updated classic in a beautiful new hardcover edition!In Apples and Pumpkins, a little girl spends a glorious Fall day picking apples and searching for the perfect pumpkin.
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  • The Itsy Bitsy Pumpkin

    Sonali Fry, Sanja Rescek

    Board book (Little Simon, Aug. 5, 2014)
    This gently spooky twist on “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” makes a favorite nursery rhyme just perfect for Halloween!The itsy bitsy pumpkinrolled down the spooky street.He passed a ghoulish ghostand some stinky goblin’s feet. A little pumpkin is trying to find his way back home! And with a little help from a friendly witch, he is soon safe and sound, back on his porch—where there are no spiders to be seen! Little ones will love this fresh fall spin on a classic nursery rhyme!
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  • Ten Timid Ghosts

    Jennifer O'Connell

    Paperback (Cartwheel, Sept. 1, 2000)
    This bestselling counting book for beginning readers is filled with ghosts, a witch and spooky fun!It's Halloween, and ten timid ghosts in a haunted house have a problem: a mean witch has moved in and is planning to scare them out, one by one! Young trick-or-treaters learn to count down from ten to one as each ghost flees from the witch's silly costumes and homemade props. When the homeless ghosts gather in the woods, their fear turns to determination and they plot to get their house back. Will the ghosts frighten the witch away in time for Halloween night?
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  • Big Pumpkin

    Erica Silverman, S.D. Schindler

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Aug. 31, 1992)
    A little bat uses brains over brawn in this not-so-scary Halloween picture book. The witch has grown the biggest pumpkin ever, and now she wants to make herself a pumpkin pie for Halloween. But the pumpkin is so big she can't get it off the vine. It’s so big the ghost can’t move it, either. Neither can the vampire, nor the mummy. It looks as if there’ll be no pumpkin pie for Halloween, until along comes the bat with an idea to save the day. How can the tiny bat succeed where bigger and strong spooky creatures have failed? You'll be surprised!
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  • My Monster Mama Loves Me So

    Laura Leuck, Mark Buehner

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Sept. 29, 1999)
    My monster mama loves me so!Let me tell you how I know:When I wake up, she tweaks my nose, tickles all my pointy toes,combs the cobwebs from my bangs,and makes sure that I brush my fangs....At once tender and funny, this monster bedtime story is guaranteed to generate giggles, tickles, and plenty of monster hugs.
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  • Clifford's Halloween

    Norman Bridwell

    Paperback (Cartwheel, Oct. 1, 1986)
    Clifford, the big red dog, and his young master think of possible costumes for the Halloween festivities
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  • I Am Not Scared

    Anna Kang, Christopher Weyant

    Hardcover (Two Lions, March 21, 2017)
    Two fuzzy friends go to an amusement park. They try to convince each other that there are much scarier things than the roller coaster. Hairy spiders! Aliens! Fried ants! They soon discover that sometimes being scared isn’t as “scary” as they thought. With expressive illustrations and simple text, this giggle-inducing tale about (not) being scared features the endearing characters from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award­ winner You Are (Not) Small.
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  • There's a Monster in Your Book

    Tom Fletcher, Greg Abbott

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 5, 2017)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.Shake, wiggle, and tickle the monster out of this book—an interactive bedtime read-aloud by a YouTube star, musician, and children’s book author!With the irresistible pull of Hervé Tullet’s Press Here and the charm of The Monster at the End of This Book, Tom Fletcher’s inviting interactive read-aloud will have kids tilting, spinning, and shaking the book to get the adorable little monster out! That’s right! He’s out of the book . . . and in their room somewhere. Uh-oh!! The co-author of the Dinosaur That Pooped series has created a monster that readers will fall in love with—and want to play with—again and again! It will get your own little monster tuckered out and snuggled in! Tom Fletcher has a huge social-media presence, with over a million followers on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. His videos “Buzz and the Dandelions” and “My Wedding Speech” went viral and have been viewed tens of millions of times all over the world."Playful, engaging, and full of opportunities for empathy—a raucous storytime hit." —Kirkus Reviews
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  • How to Catch a Monster

    Adam Wallace, Andy Elkerton

    Hardcover (Sourcebooks Wonderland, Sept. 5, 2017)
    A USA Today Bestseller!From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes an all-new monster book for kids!Get ready to laugh along with this fun children's monster book as a young ninja heads into the closet to meet the monster that's been so scary night after night! But what if things aren't what they seem and our monster isn't scary at all? What if our ninja hero is about to make a friend of the strangest sort?There's a monster in my closet,with claws, and teeth, and hair,and tonight, I'm going to scare him!He lives just right through there...If you dare to travel beyond the closet door and into the land of the monsters... you might just find the very best reward of all. But with robots, lava pie, and a smattering of traps-catching monsters is no easy business!Is there a monster living in your closet? Are you brave enough to catch him? Whether you're looking for Halloween kids books or a great bedtime story, parents and children alike will love sharing this fun and inventive picture book, which reminds us that things aren't always as scary as they seem.
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  • Where's My Mummy?

    Carolyn Crimi, John Manders

    Hardcover (Candlewick, July 28, 2009)
    This gently spooky read-aloud treat is also a satisfying bedtime book — sure to delight the youngest reader on many a deep, dark night.Little Baby Mummy wants just one more game of hide-and-shriek with Big Mama Mummy before bedtime. The night is deep and dark, full of friendly creatures that click their clacky teeth and whoosh past on flippy-floppy wings. But who will comfort Little Baby Mummy if a small, scritchy-scratchy someone gives him a scare? Big Mama Mummy, of course! Fresh, comical illustrations complement this everso- slightly suspenseful story with a satisfying ending.
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  • Leo: A Ghost Story

    Mac Barnett, Christian Robinson

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Aug. 25, 2015)
    A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2015You would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. That is how he meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight. That is how Leo and Jane become friends. And that is when their adventures begin. This charming tale of friendship—from two of the best young minds in picture books: the author of the Caldecott Honor–winning Extra Yarn and the illustrator of the Bologna Ragazzi Award–winning Josephine—is destined to become a modern classic that will delight readers for years to come.
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  • Nate the Great and the Monster Mess

    Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, Martha Weston

    Paperback (Yearling, Sept. 11, 2001)
    Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre in these chapter books. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! Nate the Great loves his mother’s Monster Cookies. But now her Monster Cookie recipe is missing! Nate and his dog, Sludge, get to work. They find lots of clues. But which ones count? Will Nate ever eat those wonderful cookies again?Check out the Fun Activities section in the back of the book! Visit Nate the Great and Sludge!NatetheGreatBooks.com"The short chapters and quick resolution of the mystery will be appreciated by beginning readers. Nate's many fans will eagerly sink their teeth into this treat."--School Library Journal
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  • Vampirina Ballerina

    Anne Marie Pace, LeUyen Pham

    Hardcover (Disney-Hyperion, Aug. 7, 2012)
    Oh, to be a ballerina! It's a challenge for any little girl, but even more so if you happen to be a vampire like Vampirina. First of all, you have to find a class that meets at night. Then you have to figure out how to perfect your form when you can't see yourself in the mirror? And then there's wearing pink (not the most flattering of colors if you happen to be undead) and that nagging urge to take a little nip out of the other dancers. And worse of all? STAGE FRIGHT!!!
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  • Arthur's Halloween: An Arthur Adventure

    Marc Brown

    Hardcover (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Sept. 30, 1982)
    Arthur finds everything about Halloween scary, including his little sister's costume, his morning snack, and the big house on the corner.
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  • Room on the Broom

    Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Aug. 25, 2003)
    This fun family read-aloud is perfect for the changing seasons and a great way to celebrate Halloween!The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom for so many friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon?
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  • Creepy Pair of Underwear!

    Aaron Reynolds, Peter Brown

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Aug. 15, 2017)
    From the celebrated team behind Creepy Carrots!, Aaron Reynolds and Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown, comes a hilarious (and just a little creepy) story of a brave rabbit and a very weird pair of underwear.Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore. He’s not afraid of the dark, and he’s definitely not afraid of something as silly as underwear. But when the lights go out, suddenly his new big rabbit underwear glows in the dark. A ghoulish, greenish glow. If Jasper didn’t know any better he’d say his undies were a little, well, creepy. Jasper’s not scared obviously, he’s just done with creepy underwear. But after trying everything to get rid of them, they keep coming back!
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  • Goodnight, Little Monster

    Helen Ketteman, Bonnie Leick

    Hardcover (Two Lions, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Little Monster needs to get ready for bed. That means howling at the moon, scrubbing his scales, getting into his creepy PJs, and enjoying a nice snack before bed: worm juice and baked beetle bread. And, of course, Little Monster’s mother is nearby to tuck Little Monster into bed and turn on his night-light—because even little monsters can be afraid of the dark. Bonnie Leick’s soft, child-friendly illustrations rendered in watercolor bring a new and quiet twist to the evening’s bedtime ritual. Sweet dreams, Little Monster!
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  • At the Old Haunted House

    Helen Ketteman, Nate Wragg

    Hardcover (Two Lions, Aug. 12, 2014)
    At the old haunted houseIn a room with no sunLived a warty green witchAnd her wee witchy one.There are all kinds of creatures in the house: a big Ma monster and her wee monsters two, a scrawny black cat and her wee kittens three, a green Pa goblin and his wee goblins four, and more! Count along as the creatures prepare for the Halloween Fright. The text, written in the pattern of the popular poem “Over in the Meadow,” makes reading aloud fun, while the cinematic illustrations set the scene for an unforgettable romp through the old haunted house. Trick or treat!
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  • The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat

    Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Aug. 12, 1989)
    This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to celebrate Halloween, all the while teaching children about the difference between right and wrong!Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. It’s Halloween and Brother and Sister can’t wait to go trick-or-treating with all of their friends, but when someone in the group encourages the kids to play a trick, things don’t go as planned. Includes over 50 bonus stickers!
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  • The Spooky Wheels on the Bus

    J. Elizabeth Mills, Ben Mantle

    Paperback (Cartwheel Books, July 1, 2010)
    A haunted Halloween bus ride that will have children singing with excitement.THE SPOOKY WHEELS ON THE BUS is a humorous Halloween-themed version of the classic song THE WHEELS ON THE BUS...with a few ghoulish tricks and treats up its sleeves! Count from One Spooky Bus up to Ten Goofy Ghosts as this Halloween ride races through town picking up a few unsuspecting passengers along the way.
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  • Bonaparte Falls Apart

    Margery Cuyler, Will Terry

    Hardcover (Crown Books for Young Readers, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Readers who love stories about friendship, school, and little monsters will love this clever and humorous picture book about a skeleton who is falling to pieces and needs help pulling himself together. Perfect for Halloween! Bonaparte is having a tough time. It’s hard for this young skeleton to just hang loose when he can’t keep hold of himself. When he plays catch, his throwing arm literally takes a flyer. Eating lunch can be a real jaw-dropping occasion. How can he start school when he has so many screws loose? Luckily, Bonaparte hit the bone-anza when it came to his friends. Franky Stein, Black Widow, and Mummicula all have some boneheaded ideas to help pull him together. But will it be enough to boost his confidence and get him ready for the first day of school?
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  • Creepy Carrots!

    Aaron Reynolds, Peter Brown

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Aug. 21, 2012)
    In this Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favorite treats are out to get him.Jasper Rabbit loves carrots—especially Crackenhopper Field carrots. He eats them on the way to school.He eats them going to Little League.He eats them walking home.Until the day the carrots start following him...or are they? Celebrated artist Peter Brown’s stylish illustrations pair perfectly with Aaron Reynold’s text in this hilarious picture book that shows it’s all fun and games…until you get too greedy.
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  • I Need My Monster

    Amanda Noll, Howard McWilliam

    Hardcover (Flashlight Press, April 1, 2009)
    A unique monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this picture book relies on the power of humor over fear, appeals to a child’s love for creatures both alarming and absurd, and glorifies the scope of a child’s imagination. One night, when Ethan checks under his bed for his monster, Gabe, he finds a note from him instead: "Gone fishing. Back in a week." Ethan knows that without Gabe’s familiar nightly scares he doesn't stand a chance of getting to sleep, so Ethan interviews potential substitutes to see if they've got the right equipment for the job—pointy teeth, sharp claws, and a long tail—but none of them proves scary enough for Ethan. When Gabe returns sooner than expected from his fishing trip, Ethan is thrilled. It turns out that Gabe didn't enjoy fishing because the fish scared too easily.Scholastic Book Club Selection Winner of 6 state awards: Alabama Camellia Award (2010-2011), Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award (2011), California Young Readers Medal (2011-12), Georgia Picture Storybook Award (2011-12), Nevada Young Reader Award (2011-12), Virginia Reader's Choice Primary Award (2012-13) Included on 5 other state award lists: Mississippi Magnolia Children's Choice Award list (2012-13), Nebraska Golden Sower Award list (2011-12), South Dakota Prairie Bud Award list (2011-12), Washington Children's Choice Book Award list (2010-2011), Wyoming Buckaroo Award list (2011-12) Additionally, these regional awards lists: Connecticut Charter Oak Children's Book Award list (2011-12), Iowa Regional Goldfinch Award Winner (2009-10) Storytelling World Award Honor Book 2010
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  • The Hallo-Weiner

    Dav Pilkey

    Hardcover (Scholastic Inc., Sept. 1, 1995)
    From Dav Pilkey, creator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Oscar, a little dog with a big bullying problem.Oscar is a little dog with a big problem -- he gets more tricks than treats because other dogs tease him all the time. But one brave act on Halloween makes Oscar a Grade-A hero, proving that a little wiener can be a real winner!
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  • The Vampire Bunny

    James Howe, Jeff Mack

    Hardcover (Simon Spotlight, Jan. 1, 2004)
    One dark and stormy night, the Monroes bring home a new pet: a little black-and-white rabbit. Because the Monroes found him at a Dracula movie, they name the rabbit Bunnicula. Harold the dog thinks Bunnicula is just a cute little bunny. But Chester the cat is worried. Bunnicula sleeps all day and wakes up at night. And Bunnicula doesn't have little bunny teeth -- he has fangs. Is Bunnicula really just a harmless little bunny? Or is he something much, much more scary?
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  • Little Boo

    Stephen Wunderli, Tim Zeltner

    Hardcover (Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), Aug. 12, 2014)
    The leaves fall, the wind blows, and one little pumpkin seed tries and tries to be scary. But he doesn't scare anyone . . . not the snowflakes in winter, not the bees in spring, not even the watering can!The wind tells him to be patient―he'll be scary soon enough. But waiting is hard. Will the little seed ever be really, truly scary?This simple story is more than a fun Halloween read―it is a heartwarming tale perfect for any child who can't wait to grow up.
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  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!

    Lucille Colandro, Jared Lee

    Paperback (Scholastic, Aug. 1, 2005)
    This spooky twist on the wildly popular "There Was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly" is perfect for fun Halloween reading!What won't this old lady swallow? This time around, a bat, an owl, a cat, a ghost, a goblin, some bones, and a wizard are all on the menu! This Halloween-themed twist on the classic "little old lady" books will delight and entertain all brave readers who dare to read it!
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  • Otter Loves Halloween!

    Sam Garton

    Hardcover (Balzer + Bray, July 21, 2015)
    Get in the Halloween spirit with Otter—the irrepressible picture book character from I Am Otter and Otter in Space, sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama.Halloween is Otter's favorite holiday. It's also a very busy time for her and Teddy. With so much to do, it's a good thing she's a Halloween expert!With Otter's winning voice and Sam Garton's classic yet fresh artwork, Otter Loves Halloween! is sure to be a holiday favorite.
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  • The Monsters' Monster

    Patrick McDonnell

    Hardcover (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Sept. 4, 2012)
    Once upon a time, there were three little rascals who thought they were the BIGGEST, BADDEST monsters around. Then along came an even BIGGER monster who changed their minds. And all it took was two little words.In this playful tale from bestselling picture book author Patrick McDonnell, a very BIG monster shows three very BAD little monsters the power of boundless gratitude.
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  • Little Goblins Ten

    Pamela Jane, Jane Manning

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, July 26, 2011)
    From author Pamela Jane and New York Times bestselling illustrator Jane Manning comes a delicious Halloween treat for readers to enjoy! Perfect for fans of The Spooky Wheels on the Bus and Ten Timid Ghosts. Over in the forest Where the trees hide the sun Lived a big mommy monster And her little monster one. From monsters to ghosties to goblins, everyone’s favorite beasties haunt and howl and rattle their way through their forest home in this silly, spooky twist on the beloved nursery rhyme “Over in the Meadow.”
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  • Garfield and the Teacher Creature

    Jim Davis, Jim Kraft, Mike Fentz

    Paperback (Troll Communications, Jan. 1, 1998)
    It's a down day for your favorite fat cat. First, Jon took Garfield's TV away. And now he's taking Garfield and Odie to the vet! That's the last straw for Garfield. He and Odie decide to leave their unhappy home and try their luck someplace else. When the neighbors won't take them in, the two pets move into the old, abandoned school. People say it's haunted, but that's just a story, right? Then what's that thing stomping down the hall? Will Garfield and Odie pass the test of the Teacher Creature?
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  • Curious George Haunted Halloween

    H. A. Rey

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, Aug. 26, 2014)
    Hang on to your hats! George gets spooked when he spends his first Halloween in the country and hears the legend of No Noggin—a headless scarecrow that kicks people’s hats off on Halloween! The man with the yellow hat tells George it’s just a legend, but with the help of his friends Allie and Bill, George is determined to get to the bottom of this mystery and find out once and for all if No Noggin really exists. This early reader features a festive bonus activity for even more Halloween fun with George! For more monkey fun, check out and discover all the latest books, promotions, games, activities, and more!
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  • The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

    Linda Williams, Megan Lloyd

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, July 23, 2019)
    “A splendiferous Halloween story.” —The Horn Book“A great purchase for Halloween or any time of year.” —School Library Journal (starred review)Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! But one autumn night, while walking in the woods, the little old lady heard . . . clomp, clomp, shake, shake, clap, clap. And the little old lady who was not afraid of anything had the scare of her life! With bouncy refrains and classic art, this timeless Halloween story is perfect for reading aloud.A classic and fun Halloween story that neither you nor the kids in your life will be able to resist, whether curled up at home or in a classroom or library setting.
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  • Magic Tree House #10: Ghost Town at Sundown

    Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca

    Library Binding (Random House Books for Young Readers, Nov. 18, 1997)
    The saga and success of The Magic Tree House continues! The tenth adventure, Ghost Town at Sundown, is filled with the excitement, action, and fun facts always found in Magic Tree House books. Morgan le Fay has promised to make Jack and Annie masters of the tree house if they can solve four riddles. In Ghost Town at Sundown, the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to a ghost town in the Wild West of the 1880s. There, they meet a mustang herder named Slim as they search for the answer to the second riddle.
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  • What Was I Scared of?

    Dr. Seuss

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, July 22, 1997)
    What's a pair of empty green trousers doing standing by itself in the woods? Or riding a bike in Grin-itch? Or fishing on Roover River? The narrator certainly doesn't want to find out but wherever he goes, he's haunted by the spooky empty pants. Finally, when the two find themselves hiding from each other in a Snide bush the terrified narrator realizes, "I was just as strange to him as he was strange to me." This little Seussian gem, plucked from the back of The Sneetches and Other Stories, shines on it own as it delivers a timeless message about fear and tolerance.
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  • Bad Kitty Scaredy-Cat

    Nick Bruel

    Hardcover (Roaring Brook Press, Aug. 9, 2016)
    Kitty wasn't always such a scaredy-cat. She used to be brave and lionhearted and nervy. That is, until one late October day a group of terrifying monsters showed up on her doorstop and Kitty became VERY scared. Then she decided to take matters into her own paws.Bad Kitty is back in her first full-length picture book since A Bad Kitty Christmas (over 300,000 copies sold to date), just in time for another holiday! Now she's up against something scary, something creepy, something more frightening than Puppy's good moods: Halloween.
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  • Nightsong

    Ari Berk, Loren Long

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Sept. 25, 2012)
    A breathtaking picture book by award-winning author Ari Berk, illustrated by mega-bestseller Loren Long, about a young bat setting off into the world using only his good sense!Sense is the song you sing out into the world, and the song the world sings back to you. With these words, Chiro's mother sends him off into the night for the first time alone. It's an adventure, but how will he find his way? And how will he find his way home? As the young bat discovers, navigating the world around him is easy as long as he uses his good sense. This beautiful and touching coming-of-age story, with mesmerizing artwork from New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long and lyrical text from Ari Berk, conveys a heartwarming and universal message: No matter how far away you go, you can always find your way home.
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  • Ladybug Girl and the Dress-up Dilemma

    Jacky Davis, David Soman

    Hardcover (Dial Books, Aug. 19, 2014)
    Ladybug Girl gets dressed up for Halloween in the newest hardcover addition to the New York Times bestselling series. It is Halloween and Lulu must decide on a costume. Should she be Ladybug Girl or something new? She tries many different costumes, but nothing seems right. Maybe she'll think of the perfect costume as she enjoys the autumn day with her family by pumpkin picking and going on a hayride. But it isn't until Lulu and Bingo help a little girl who is lost that Lulu discovers who she was meant to be for Halloween–Ladybug Girl, of course! After all, she is Ladybug Girl and it is important to be true to yourself.
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  • The School Skeleton

    Ron Roy, John Steven Gurney

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 28, 2003)
    Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look! S is for Skeleton . . . It’s a bona fide mystery at Dink’s school! Someone has stolen Mr. Bones, the skeleton from the nurse’s office. Soon mysterious clues start showing up all over the school. Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose must follow the clues and put those old bones to rest.
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  • Stellaluna

    Janell Cannon

    Board book (HMH Books for Young Readers, Aug. 1, 2007)
    When young fruit bat Stellaluna is separated from her mother, she’s adopted by a family of birds with very different habits in this award-winning and bestselling picture book classic. Knocked from her mother’s safe embrace by an attacking owl, Stellaluna lands headfirst in a bird’s nest. This adorable baby fruit bat’s world is literally turned upside down when she is adopted by the occupants of the nest and adapts to their peculiar bird habits. Two pages of notes at the end of the story provide factual information about bats. “Delightful and informative but never didactic; a splendid debut.” —Kirkus Reviews
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  • Haunted Castle on Hallow's Eve

    Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Aug. 26, 2003)
    The intrepid Jack and Annie are summoned once again to the fantasy realm of Camelot. There, Merlin the Magician tells them that the Stone of Destiny has been stolen. The answer to its disappearance lies within a haunted castle. With a young magician named Teddy, Jack and Annie take on the challenge in an adventure that takes them to new heights and places they couldn’t even imagine! a Stepping Stone Book™
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  • A Good Night for Ghosts

    Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, July 28, 2009)
    Jack and Annie are on a mission to find—and inspire—a musician that brings happiness to millions of people. After traveling to New Orleans, Jack and Annie come head to head with some real ghosts, and discover the world of jazz when they meet a young Louis Armstrong.Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerSuper Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventureFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventuresHave more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
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  • Capital Mysteries #3: The Skeleton in the Smithsonian

    Ron Roy, Timothy Bush

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Aug. 26, 2003)
    From popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy comes a red, white, and blue mystery perfect for President's Day! In the third book of the Capital Mysteries—an early chapter book mystery series featuring fun facts and famous sites from Washington, D.C.— KC and her friend Marshall explore the Smithsonian, the most famous museum in the world. The money to build it was given to Washington, D.C., over a hundred years ago, but now one man is claiming that money should be his. KC and Marshall think they can prove Mr. Fisher is a big liar. But if they are wrong, the Smithsonian will belong to him! Each book highlights one of the famous museums, buildings, or monuments from the Washington area and includes a map and a two-page fun fact spread with photographs. Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who love mysteries!
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  • Zombie in Love

    Kelly DiPucchio, Scott Campbell

    Hardcover (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Aug. 23, 2011)
    Mortimer is looking for love. And he’s looking everywhere! He’s worked out at the gym (if only his arm wouldn’t keep falling off). He’s tried ballroom dancing lessons (but the ladies found him to be a bit stiff). He’s even been on stalemate.com. How’s a guy supposed to find a ghoul? When it seems all hope has died, could the girl of Mortimer’s dreams be just one horrifying shriek away?
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  • Hampire!

    Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, Howard Fine

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, July 26, 2011)
    On the farm, the critters knew,At night while they were sleeping,Past barn and pens,Past lambs and hens, A HAMPIRE went out creeping.One dark night when Duck can’t sleep, he ventures out in search of the perfect midnight snack. But when he runs into the dreaded Hampire, the chase is on, all across the farm! Will Duck—and his snacks—make it safely back to bed? From author Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and illustrator Howard Fine comes this madcap barnyard adventure, perfect for reading aloud.
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  • My Weird School #13: Mrs. Patty Is Batty!

    Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot

    Paperback (HarperCollins, July 25, 2006)
    With more than 12 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!It’s Mischief Night in this thirteenth book in the My Weird School series! Ella Mentry School’s secretary, Mrs. Patty, gives out the best Halloween candy in the history of the world! So A.J. decides to go to her home for more! The only problem is that her house is haunted! People say she's a witch and her husband is a ghost. Is it worth A.J.'s risking his life for the best candy ever?Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don’t miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang!
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  • The Mummy with No Name

    Geronimo Stilton

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.Halloween and Egypt and mummies . . . oh, my! I admit it, I am a 'fraidy mouse. Halloween scares me out of my fur! But this Halloween, I was heading off on an adventure in one of my very favorite places: Egypt. I couldn't wait to see the sights and soak up some sun far away from New Mouse City. What I didn't realize was that Halloween is popular in Egypt, too -- with the mummies, that is! Oh, what's a 'fraidy mouse to do?
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  • Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House

    Geronimo Stilton

    Paperback (Scholastic, Feb. 1, 2004)
    I was lost in a dark, spooky forest! Until I stumbled upon Curlypaw Cannycat's Castle. The castle was completely empty, or so I thought. But I quickly discovered that it was haunted - by cats! Let me tell you, this was one case where curiosity almost killed the mouse!
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  • The Boxcar Children Halloween Special

    Gertrude Chandler Warner

    Paperback (Albert Whitman & Company, Jan. 1, 2008)
    A set of three mysteries―The Mystery of the Singing Ghost, The Mystery at Skeleton Point, and The Mystery of the Mummy's Curse.
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  • There's a Zombie in My Bathtub #5

    Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver, Scott Garrett

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, Aug. 11, 2015)
    With Halloween approaching, Hank and his friends decide to watch a scary movie to get ready for the holiday. But the movie turns out to be a bit too scary for Hank, and suddenly he sees zombies every time he closes his eyes. Everyone says zombies aren’t real, but then people around him start moaning and acting like the undead, and he isn’t so sure. Hank isn’t taking any chances—not when there might be zombies on the loose!
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  • It's Halloween, I'm Turning Green

    Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot

    Paperback (HarperCollins, July 23, 2013)
    With more than 12 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!It’s Halloween, and you know what that means! Candy! Costumes! More candy! What would happen if a kid ate a million hundred pounds of chocolate in one night? One thing’s for sure—when the kids from Ella Mentry School go trick-or-treating, it will be a Halloween to remember.Join A.J. and the gang from My Weird School in this special series of after-school, holiday-themed chapter books featuring hilarious stories and thirty-two pages of games, puzzles, and more. This is one weird Halloween special you won't want to miss!
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  • Miss Mary is Scary!

    Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot

    Paperback (HarperCollins, July 27, 2010)
    With more than 11 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!Something weird is going on! In the tenth book of the My Weird School Daze series, Mr. Granite has been assigned a student teacher, and A.J. and the gang think she might be a vampire. Miss Mary lives in a cave and sleeps hanging upside down from the ceiling. Her boyfriend, Zack, looks like a zombie and plays in a heavy metal band. And worst of all, they're British! Quick, get the garlic!Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, bestselling author Dan Gutman’s insanely popular My Weird School series has something for everyone. Don’t forget to join A.J. and the gang on the rest of their hilariously weird adventures in the third grade.
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  • Cinderella Skeleton

    Robert D. San Souci, David Catrow

    Hardcover (Silver Whistle, Oct. 1, 2000)
    Cinderella SkeletonWas everything a ghoul should be:Her nails were yellow; her teeth were green-Foulest in the land was she.Poor Cinderella Skeleton! Her evil stepsisters treat her with scorn and work her from dawn till dusk. But when Prince Charnel hosts his famous Halloween Ball, Cindy finally gets her chance to shine. With the help of a good witch, Cinderella Skeleton is transformed into the belle of the ball and steals the prince's heart. Then just as the sun peeks over the horizon, she must dash away! Will Prince Charnel ever find his true love again?Master storyteller Robert D. San Souci and award-winning illustrator David Catrow have dreamed up a hilarious fractured fairy tale about the most dreadful darling you've ever seen.
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  • The Worst Witch

    Jill Murphy

    Paperback (Candlewick, Aug. 5, 2014)
    Catch up on Mildred Hubble’s magical adventures at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches with these reissued editions featuring energetic new covers.Mildred Hubble is starting her first year at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches — and making a mess of it! She can’t ride her broomstick without crashing, she’s always getting her spells mixed up, and worst of all, the teacher’s pet, Ethel, has just become her sworn enemy.
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  • It's Halloween, You 'Fraidy Mouse!

    Geronimo Stilton

    Paperback (Scholastic, Sept. 1, 2004)
    It's Halloween on Mouse Island, and it seemed like everyone was out to get me, Geronimo Stilton! My cousin Trap kept pulling scary pranks on me. And then my sister Thea told me I had to write a book about Halloween in less than one day! Before you could say boo, my nephew Benjamin had dragged me to a graveyard to do research. There I met a very spooky mouse who -- yikes! -- tried to lock me up in her coffin! Oh, how would a 'fraidy mouse like me ever survive the year's scariest holiday?
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  • The Best Halloween Ever

    Barbara Robinson

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, July 27, 2004)
    The Herdmans plus Halloween have always spelled disaster. Every year these six kids -- the worst in the history of Woodrow Wilson School, and possibly even the world -- wreak havoc on the whole town. They steal candy, spray-paint kids, and take anything that's not nailed down. Now the mayor has had it. He's decided to cancel Halloween. There won't be any Herdmans to contend with this year, but there won't be any candy, either. And what's Halloween without candy? And without trick-or-treating? The Herdmans manage to turn the worst Halloween ever into the best Halloween ever in this uproarious sequel to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
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  • Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery

    Deborah Howe, James Howe, Alan Daniel

    Paperback (Aladdin, Aug. 1, 1996)
    This book is written by Harold. His fulltime occupation is dog. He lives with Mr. and Mrs. Monroe and their sons Toby and Pete. Also sharing the home are a cat named Chester and a rabbit named Bunnicula. It is because of Bunnicula that Harold turned to writing. Someone had to tell the full story of what happened in the Monroe household after the rabbit arrived. Was Bunnicula really a vampire? Only Bunnicula knows for sure. But the story of Chester's suspicions and their consequences makes uproarious reading. Since its first appearance in 1979, Bunnicula has been a hit with kids and their parents everywhere, selling over 8 million copies and winning numerous awards.
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  • Ghosthunters #1: Ghosthunters and the Incredibly Revolting Ghost

    Cornelia Funke

    Hardcover (Chicken House, Aug. 1, 2006)
    Bestselling novelist and picture book author Funke now reaches a brand-new audience with a silly, spooky, illustrated series for early readers. Among her top sellers in Germany!Nine-year-old Tom can't catch a break: He's a klutz, his sister Lola pretty much hates his guts, and--and this is a BIG "and"--he just found a ghost camping out in his cellar. Lucky for Tom his grandma's best friend just happens to be the world's foremost ghosthunter. Under her expert tutelage, Tom learns the tools of the trade--which just happen to include buckets of graveyard dirt--and soon finds he has to face down not just the Averagely Spooky Ghost (ASG) in his basement but the Incredibly Revolting Ghost (IRG) in town. All while keeping the nettlesome Lola off his trail....
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  • The Witches

    Roald Dahl

    Hardcover (Puffin Books, Sept. 3, 2019)
    A beautiful, collectible, hardcover edition of The Witches from the World's No. 1 Storyteller! And soon to be a major motion picture!This is not a fairy tale. This is about real witches.Grandmamma loves to tell about witches. Real witches are the most dangerous of all living creatures on earth. There's nothing they hate so much as children, and they work all kinds of terrifying spells to get rid of them. Her grandson listens closely to Grandmamma's stories—but nothing can prepare him for the day he comes face-to-face with The Grand High Witch herself!
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  • The Halloween Hoax

    Carolyn Keene, Macky Pamintuan

    Paperback (Aladdin, Aug. 7, 2007)
    Boo! The Clue Crew is in for a fright! It's Halloween in River Heights! The girls can't wait to go trick-or- treating and are busy getting their costumes ready. They also can't wait for the Halloween special of their favorite TV show. They even get the chance to visit the TV studio while the show is being taped! But soon after they arrive, Nancy is spooked. With all the scary noises the Clue Crew keeps hearing and the creepy shadows that seem to be lurking, it seems like the studio is haunted! Is it just Halloween jitters...or are there really such things as ghosts?
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  • The Monster's Ring: A Magic Shop Book

    Bruce Coville, Katherine Coville

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Oct. 1, 2008)
    Twist it once, you're horned and haired;Twist it twice and fangs are bared;Twist it thrice? No one has dared! Russell is sure that the ring he gets at Mr. Elives' shop is just a silly magic trick, but he follows the instructions and twists the ring twice anyway--and becomes a monster! Includes an author's note.
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  • Hey, That's MY Monster!

    Amanda Noll, Howard McWilliam

    Hardcover (Flashlight Press, Sept. 1, 2016)
    Winner:CLC Seal of Approval2017 Literary Classics Book Awards, Silver, Preschool/Early Reader FantasyFinalist:2017 Literary Classics Book Awards2017 PNBA Long-List When Ethan looks under the bed for his monster, he finds this note instead: “So long, kid. Gotta go. Someone needs me more than you do. –Gabe” How will Ethan ever get to sleep without his monster’s familiar, comforting snorts? And who could need Gabe more than Ethan does? Gabe must have gone to Ethan’s little sister’s room! She has been climbing out of bed every night to play, and obviously needs a monster to help her get to sleep – but not HIS monster! Ethan tries to help his sister find her own monster, but none are the perfect blend of cute and creepy. Just when it seems that Ethan will lose his monster forever, an uninvited, tutu-toting little monster full of frightening fun ap­pears. Following in the spooky-silly tradition of I Need My Mon­ster, here’s another irresistible monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers.
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  • Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

    Alvin Schwartz, Stephen Gammell

    Paperback (HarperCollins, July 25, 2017)
    The iconic anthology series of horror tales that's now a feature film!This is a new edition of the complete original book. Stephen Gammell’s artwork from the original Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark appears in all its spooky glory. Read if you dare!Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends, in which folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time.And don't miss More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Scary Stories 3!
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  • The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

    C. S. Lewis, Pauline Baynes

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 2, 2008)
    Don’t miss one of America’s top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS’s The Great American Read.A beautiful paperback edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, book two in the classic fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition features cover art by three-time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator David Wiesner and interior black-and-white illustrations by the series' original illustrator, Pauline Baynes. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change . . . and a great sacrifice.Open the door and enter a new world! The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been captivating readers of all ages with a magical land and unforgettable characters for over sixty years.This is a stand-alone read, but if you would like to discover more about Narnia, pick up The Horse and His Boy, the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia.
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  • Double Down

    Jeff Kinney

    Hardcover (Amulet Books, Nov. 1, 2016)
    The pressure’s really piling up on Greg Heffley. His mom thinks video games are turning his brain to mush, so she wants her son to put down the controller and explore his “creative side.” As if that’s not scary enough, Halloween’s just around the corner and the frights are coming at Greg from every angle. When Greg discovers a bag of gummy worms, it sparks an idea. Can he get his mom off his back by making a movie . . . and will he become rich and famous in the process? Or will doubling down on this plan just double Greg’s troubles?
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  • MYSTERY OF THE EGYPTIAN MUMMY

    Scott Peters

    Paperback (Best Day Books For Young Readers, April 21, 2018)
    From award-winning author Scott Peters, creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide, comes the adventure of a lifetime.Have you heard? A mummy is haunting ancient Egypt in this dusty treasure from the days of old, when a kid could be a hero and fight for the good of all . . .On a dark and spooky night, 12-year-old Zet finds a mummy haunting his doorstep. Soon, a rumor is zipping around town that Zet and his sister, Kat, are cursed! When customers start avoiding Zet's family’s pottery stall, the siblings decide to play detective. They need to put a stop to this mummy mystery, fast. If this brother and sister team can solve the case, their problems will be over. Kids will love this wild adventure. The hunt for answers sends the brave young duo paddling up the Nile on a wild mummy chase. They learn about mummification and the Egyptian afterlife, all in an ancient land of glittering gold and mystery that the world has never forgotten.Provides a smart step up for readers of Mary Pope Osborne, as it “lends itself to being read by kids moving beyond chapter books.” The short chapters provide easy wins for middle school readers and make it perfect for school reading lists.~ Packed with fascinating ancient Egypt facts kids will love~ ACTION. SMART. EXCITING~ combines Hardy Boys style sleuthing with historic trivia~ A fast-paced book for boys and girls age 9-12 (Lexile: 490-570)~ Teachers, librarians, and parents will appreciate the ancient civilizations facts and geography and appropriate language for middle-grade readers ages 8-14 Grades 3-7~ An action-oriented tale that’s a great way to introduce middle-school youngsters to the world of ancient EgyptWhat parents are saying: "My 10 year old is a resistant reader . . . he wanted to read all of them."For fans of Geronimo Stilton, National Geographic Readers, DK Eyewitness and DK Readers, Who Was King Tut (Who Was Series), You Wouldn't Want To Be An Egyptian Mummy (You Wouldn't Want To Be Series), Addison Cooke, the Hardy Boys, the Sherlock Academy, Mummies in the Morning (Magic Treehouse) by Mary Pope Osborne, The Secret Lake, The Kingdome Keepers, and Summer of the Woods. Find the common-core study guide questions at: bit.ly/mummystudyGet ready for page-flipping thrills and chills, because kids love mummies!
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  • Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost Stories

    Roald Dahl

    Paperback (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Oct. 1, 1984)
    Who better to investigate the literary spirit world than that supreme connoisseur of the unexpected, Roald Dahl? Of the many permutations of the macabre or bizarre, Dahl was always especially fascinated by the classic ghost story. As he realtes in the erudite introduction to this volume, he read some 749 supernatural tales at the British Museum Library before selecting the 14 that comprise this anthology. "Spookiness is, after all, the real purpose of the ghost story," Dahl writes. "It should give you the creeps and disturb your thoughts." For this superbly disquieting collection, Dahl offers favorite tales by such masterful storytellers as E. F. Benson, J. Sheridan Le Fanu, Rosemary Timperley, and Edith Wharton.
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