Best of
Halloween

2002

The Spider and the Fly


Mary Botham Howitt - 2002
    But do you have any idea how the age-old tale of the Spider and the Fly ends? Join celebrated artist Tony DiTerlizzi as he -- drawing inspiration from one of his loves, the classic Hollywood horror movies of the 1920s and 1930s -- shines a cinematic spotlight on Mary Howitt's warning, written to her own children about those who use sweet words to hide their not-so-sweet intentions.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!


Lucille Colandro - 2002
    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!

Excuse Me . . . Are You a Witch?


Emily Horn - 2002
    He doesn't have any friends, and when the weather's bad life is pretty unpleasant. Except for the library -- it's always warm, and there are lots of good books to read. But you can't live at the library!Then, while reading one day, Herbert learns that witches love pets -- especially black cats! Now all Herbert has to do is find a witch . . .

Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Weirdos


Ed Emberley - 2002
    32 pages packed with ghouls and goblins that kids love and really want to draw. Easy and fun, the book provides hours of art-full fun.

Franklin's Holiday Treasury


Paulette Bourgeois - 2002
    Get into the holiday spirit with this Franklin Treasury containing these festive stories: Franklin's Halloween, Franklin's Thanksgiving, Franklin's Christmas Gift and Franklin's Valentines, now available in one volume.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow


Jane B. Mason - 2002
    But Ichabod is terribly afraid of ghosts and would never want to meet one - especially the spooky Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow!There are many scary spirits and ghosts who haunt Sleepy Hollow. But none is more frightening than the Headless Horseman. When Ichabod meets the Headless Horseman, will he live to tell his story?

Scary Fright, Are You All Right?


Scott Gibala-Broxholm - 2002
    Full color.

The PowerPuff Girls Save Halloween


Laura Dower - 2002
    It's a mega-hit! And so are Scholastic's books -- last year's Valentine Book hit #9 on the NY Times Kids' Bestsellers.Halloween is Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup's favorite holiday. What could be more fun than dressing up and getting free candy? Buttercup can't wait to put on her costume -- she's going as her favorite villain, Mojo Jojo.But on Halloween evening comes... Townsville's villains attack! Now it's up to the Girls to find those bad guys and kick them out of town. But with everyone in costume, it's hard to tell the real villains from the fake ones! Can the Girls save Halloween for the kids?

Wee Sing for Halloween [With 64 Page Book]


Pamela Conn Beall - 2002
    With everything from spooky songs, silly songs, and pumpkin songs, to fingerplays, circle games, and even tasty recipes, here is the perfect collection to help with the Halloween festivities.

Monster, Monster


Melanie Walsh - 2002
    Full-color illustrations.

Dressed for Thrills: 100 Years of Halloween Costumes and Masquerade


Phyllis Galembo - 2002
    From Little Bo Peep with lamb in hand to beatniks and pirates, from monsters and witches to clowns and animals, this veritable "carnival" of costumes visually captures All Hallows' Eve like no other book before.In her celebration of Halloween revelry, photographer Phyllis Galembo never settles for the ordinary; here instead are evocative scenes of dressed-to-scare young trick-or-treaters "modeling" their disguises, of undead spirits haunting their surroundings, and of costumes spanning over a century that take on an eerie new creepiness thanks to special lighting effects. Accompanying the costume shots is a history of this always-popular holiday and an essay placing the work in the wider context of fashion and costume. Of interest to enthusiasts, designers, and students alike, this devilishly diverting book is the perfect gift for all Halloween aficionados.

A Pumpkin for Pooh (Disney Winnie the Pooh)


Walt Disney Company - 2002
    Fortunately, Piglet has the answer–they can make a pumpkin pie!

Clifford Celebrates The Year


Norman Bridwell - 2002
    Eight Clifford stories celebrate a full year of fun!This treasury of Clifford books includes eight holiday and seasonal adventures featuring everyone's favorite Big Red Dog, Clifford! This bind-up includes:Clifford, We Love YouClifford's Birthday partyClifford's Happy EasterClifford's Spring Clean-upClifford and the Big ParadeClifford's HalloweenClifford's Thanksgiving VisitClifford's Christmas

Attack of the Soggy Underwater People (MAXimum Boy)


Dan Greenburg - 2002
    It's Maximum Boy!Who is he? He's Max Silver. Ordinary eleven year old by day. Superhero by, um, afternoon...Maximum Boy is all wet! He's facing his toughest challenge yet - the Soggy Underwater People. They're mean, they're green, and they smell really fishy. These creepy creatures from the lost city of Atlantis have invaded Earth's surface with one goal--World Domination. (Capital W, capital D.) But can a bunch of soggy wet guys with flippers really take over the White House? Parliament? The UN? Not if Maximum Boy has anything to say about it!

Ms. Broomstick's School For Witches


Jana Dillon - 2002
    Broomstick's School for Witches. A charming tale guaranteed to delight little ghouls and goblins.

Little Bear's Scary Night (Maurice Sendak's Little Bear)


Else Holmelund Minarik - 2002
    The full moon was very bright on this starry goblin night as Little Bear, Cat, Duck, and Owl set off for a bonfire deep in the woods.