Best of
Halloween

2005

The Ugly Pumpkin


Dave Horowitz - 2005
    He leaves the pumpkin patch, and by the time Thanksgiving rolls around, he discovers the truth about who he is. Full color.

The Bake Shop Ghost


Jacqueline K. Ogburn - 2005
    But now Cora Lee haunts the shop she used to own.When new bakers arrive to take over her empty bake shop, Cora Lee scares them away, each and every one. Then Annie Washington comes to town . . .Jacqueline K. Ogburn and Marjorie Priceman combine their talents to give us an enchanting baker’s battle in this story about how to unlock the secrets of the perfect recipe and a lonely heart.

I'm Not Afraid of This Haunted House


Laurie B. Friedman - 2005
    Although his friends are running scared at every turn, brave Simon is not afraid of anything. That is, until he finds himself taken by surprise.

Grimericks


Susan Pearson - 2005
    This book is a must-have for all trick-or-treaters on Halloween!

We're Off to Find the Witch's House


Richard Krieb - 2005
    on their way they encounter a host of silly, spooky characters, from a skittle-skattling skeleton to a shirking, lurking Dracula. Can they make it all the way to the witch?s house? or will their fears get the best of them? this humorous take on a favorite holiday begs to be read aloud again and again.

A Nightmare on Elm Street: Suffer the Children


David Bishop - 2005
    However, they are now the plaything's of Freddy Krueger, the bastard son of a hundred maniacs¨

This Spectred Isle: A Journey through Haunted England


Simon Marsden - 2005
    Thomas, Earl of Lancaster stalks Dunstanburgh Castle carrying the mangled head which Edward II's bungling executioner took eleven strokes to sever. The Rollright Stones possess a strange force that can fling you to the ground and confuse the mind. The brooding towers of Reculver echo with the cries of a baby sacrificed by the Romans. Whether you are a believer in ghosts or not a visit to an historic site is bound to be enhanced by the stories that cling to it. And this journey through England focuses on the 'other side' of the picture. Guidebooks will tell you about the architecture, the history, the people who lived and worked and died in these historic places. But here you will find the legends and the mysteries, the tales of the unexplained, the shivery unknown, and the fascinating stories that bring the place to life and clothe the ruins. The stories are a journey, starting at Tintagel on the north Cornish coast, and ending in the far north-east, at Lindisfarne Priory on Holy Island. They are a journey in time too, from the unknowable mysteriousness of the prehistoric through to the ghosts of the Second World War. castles, medieval abbeys, Tudor mansions and World War II airfields. Draw back the veil and meet the ghosts of England's haunted heritage. Simon Marsden is an internationally acclaimed photographer specialising in the fantastic and supernatural. He has written several books including The Twilight Hour; The Haunted Realm and Journal of a Ghosthunter.

Halloween: Vintage Holiday Graphics


Steven Heller - 2005
    Featuring witches, ghouls, ghosts, and jack-o-lanterns, the scariest postcards and decorations, the silliest costumes and candid photos are collected here. With an introduction tracing the unexpected history of Halloween and its traditions, Vintage Halloween is a nostalgic tribute to one of America's favorite holidays.

The Little Big Book of Chills and Thrills


Natasha Tabori Fried - 2005
    But none that so completely combine all the frightening and magical elements that have terrorized and enchanted children for generations: Ghost Stories: Including such classics as The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow, The Monkey's Paw, The Judge's House, and Pranks. Tales Of Magic and Fantasy: Such as Alice In Wonderland, The Hobbit, The Magic Shop, and The Crystal Ball by the brothers Grimm. Poems: Including the witches' chant from Macbeth, Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven, and Colin McNaughton's Transylvania Dreaming. Spells: That kids and grown-ups alike can try at home, including how to take revenge on an enemy, how to dream the truth, and of course, the Abracadabra Spell! Curses: That have gone unexplained and yet unrefuted for centuries such as the curse of the Burton Agnes Skull and the curse of the Tower of London. Superstitions, Legends and Haunts: That offer helpful advice and history on such mystical items as mirrors, candles, and ladders, as well as the meaning behind All Hollows Eve, the Jack-o-Lantern, The Banshee, and such legends as Harry Houdini and Merlin the Magician. Magic Tricks: That can be performed, complete with instructional illustrations, including how to make someone float on air, how to read an invisible message Treats: That are guaranteed to bring ghosts, witches, and wizards to the table, including Cauldron Cookies, a Witches' Brew, All Soul's Day Bread, A Magik Coin Cake, and Grape Eyeballs

Poems Bewitched and Haunted


John Hollander - 2005
    Ovid conjures the witch Medea, Virgil channels Aeneas’s wife from the afterlife, Baudelaire lays bare the wiles of the incubus, and Emily Dickinson records two souls conversing in a crypt, in poems that call out to be read aloud, whether around the campfire or the Ouija board. From ballads and odes, to spells and chants, to dialogues and incantations, here is a veritable witches’ brew of poems from the spirit world.

New Orleans Cemeteries: Life in the Cities of the Dead


Mason Florence - 2005
    Robert and Mason Florence depict the "cities of the dead" in all their grandeur and decay, their exquisite artisanship and humble memorials, their voluminous historical accounts of the city and undefinable spiritual qualities. This book follows the renowned tradition of New Orleans's multiple, aboveground burial from the founding of St. Louis Cemetery #1 in 1789 to All Saints' Day observances of recent years.

A Witch's Primer


Lorin Manderly - 2005
    Each chapter teaches the Wiccan basics for each subject and ends with a summary and a list of questions for children to test their knowledge on the material learned. .This is the first in a series of textbooks that will get progressively more advanced for each grade. The intent is to help students begin their Wiccan education and prepare them for seeking out further knowledge on the topics that interest them the most.

The Gruesome Guide to World Monsters


Judy Sierra - 2005
    Complete with handy "gruesomeness ratings," this guide offers all the important facts on some sixty-three folkloric monsters and how (if possible!) to survive an encounter with them. Meticulously researched by Judy Sierra and illustrated in grotesque detail by Henrik Drescher, here is the ultimate resource for any world traveler, armchair or otherwise, hoping to make it home alive.

I Spy a Scary Monster


Jean Marzollo - 2005
    [Scholastic Reader Level 1]The sixth book in the bestselling Scholastic Reader I Spy series has more search-and-find games for beginning readers!All-new, easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired with fun, spooky photographs from previously published I Spy books to create an I Spy reader that is perfect for Halloween!

Who Said Boo?: A Lift-the-Flap Book


Phyllis Root - 2005
    Someone said boo! But who?Lift the flapsof this silly mysteryto find outwho's the spookiestcharacter of all!

The Haunted Halloween Carnival


Lauryn Silverhardt - 2005
    The Haunted Halloween Carnival has come to Bikini Bottom, and SpongeBob and Patrick can't wait to try out all the rides! Read along and follow SpongeBob's glow-in-the-dark eyes from beginning to end!

Singing Shijimi Clams


Naomi Kojima - 2005
    What you DO end up with is plain miso soup. What you end up with is a quiet, delicately illustrated tale of another country. What you end up with is a friendship that needs determination, ingenuity, and kindness - but no translation.

Snappy Sounds Boo!


Beth Harwood - 2005
    Each page reveals a unique sound paired with large pop-ups, as well as questions that teach children new words and assist in identification and comprehension. Innovative and educational, this bold, brightly colored interactive combines the best of children's top selling formats -- pop-ups and electronic -- in a novel and entertaining way.

Bats!


Nicole Iorio - 2005
    They sail through the dark in search of bugs, fruit, or fish to eat. There are more than a thousand kinds of bats in the world. Some are tiny. Others have a wingspan as wide as a car!In BATS!, TIME For Kids® sheds light on these fascinating fliers.

What's With This Room?


Tom Lichtenheld - 2005
    A discussion between a boy and his parents about a bedroom, that is so dirty he would "have to clean up just to call it a mess," ends with a blast.