"How many seeds are in a pumpkin?" Mr. Tiffin asks his class as they gather around the big, medium, and small pumpkins on his desk. Robert, the biggest kid, guesses that the largest one has a million seeds; Elinor, sounding like she knows what she's talking about, guesses the medium one has 500 seeds; and Anna, who likes even numbers better than odd ones, guesses that the little one has 22. Charlie, the smallest boy in the class, doesn't have a guess. Counting pumpkin seeds is messy business, but once the slimy job is done... well, you'll have to read and find out!

    And you may want to bring a flashlight to bed with you tonight....

    'A Witch's Halloween' is filled with history, folklore and myth, magical spells, authentic witches' recipes, divinations, a complete ritual for a Sabbat celebration, Halloween superstitions, and much more.

    Jill Thompson's award-winning children's series Scary Godmother—widely known from the Cartoon Network animated feature—is back with more entertainment for readers of all ages in this complete comic-book collection!This volume collects Scary Godmother: Ghoul's Out for Summer; Scary Godmother: Holiday Spooktakular; Scary Godmother: Bloody Valentine Special; Scary Godmother Activity Book; Scary Godmother: Wild about Harry #1–#3; Scary Godmother and Friends Ashcan; "Scary Godmother: Six Feet South of the Border" from Action Girl #13; a nineteen-page, full-color sketchbook section; and more!• "Scary Godmother and her friends are cheerful and reassuring, and their message is that monsters are really very nice, once you get to know them."—School Library Journal• "Jill Thompson's Scary Godmother is another of this comics maestro's knockout punches."—Frank Miller (Sin City)

    Get the book and explore the weird world of Trick 'r Treat!Trick 'r Treat tells the story behind this personal and spooky movie, from Dougherty's initial inspiration through the development process, the painstaking production design and the roots of Halloween traditions. It celebrates the yearly ritual that we all participate in but only dimly understand, explaining why we do all the activities associated with the holiday. Michael Dougherty is a screenwriter who is known for his work on the scripts for Bryan Singer's films, including X2 and Superman Returns.  Dougherty attended the Tisch School of Arts at New York University in the Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film and Television, which is where he produced Season's Greetings (1996).  He was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. His directorial debut, Trick 'r Treat, is based on his own script, and was produced by Bryan Singer (Superman Returns, Usual Suspects).

    But that won't keep them from reaching their goal: New Orleans. Along the way they discover that some spirits leave you with more than a hangover and regrets. Can they get there in one piece, or will they be stopped and rest in peace? The bags are packed, the engine's running. Turn up the radio and get moving because the road ghosts are waiting, and it's Four 'til Late. Four 'til Late is the first book of the Road Ghosts Trilogy.

    Featuring the website's signature Puking Pumpkin, and spanning everything from Drowning Pumpkin, Crime Scene Pumpkin, and Cannibal Pumpkin to Electrocuted Pumpkin and other never-before-seen designs, this gleefully gory guide is nothing short of a manifesto to take back Halloween from the cheerful, the cutesy, and the parent-sanctioned. For the egg-throwing, toilet tissue- streaming, window-soaping teenager in all of us, finally- a whole new way to celebrate October 31.

    Delightfully spooky scenes starring plump pumpkins, black cats, grinning trick-or-treaters, and flying witches are filled with old-fashioned flavor, and will lend vintage charm to a cauldron-full of Halloween projects. An enchanting sourcebook bursting with full-color graphics for invitations, posters, catalogs, newsletters, websites, and much more!

    Insights into the lives of house and garden monsters-- from World-Famous Monstrologist Johan Olander.

    The detailed captioning is unmatched in any other Halloween price guide. Every piece is photographed, and every piece is captioned with basic information.&break;&break;Over 700 photographs&break;Every entry is accompanies by a photograph&break;Price is given for the condition shown&break;Tabbed to make it easy to find the section you're looking for

    Sweet memories are calling us back to our hometown. In Autumn in the Country we've gathered a cornucopia of delicious recipes and clever tips for making the most of this delightful time of year. Linger with friends over Caramel French Toast for breakfast. Then pack a picnic basket with Oven-Fried Pecan Chicken and Apple Butterscotch Bars and head out for fall fun...auctions, barn sales, small-town festivals, maybe even a hayride by moonlight. A thermos of White Hot Chocolate will keep you toasty warm, watching the Veterans' Day parade. Savor autumn's bounty at a farmers' market and put up a batch or two of Gran's Pear Honey and Rosie Red Beet Pickles. Before you know it, Thanksgiving has arrived and it's time to go home to Grandma's. Uncles, aunts and cousins are there, and the Herbed Roast Turkey is in the oven, along with Orange-Maple Glazed Yams...there's Perfect Pumpkin Pie for dessert too! Easy decorating tips and ideas will help you make the most of this wonderful season with family & friends. So, take a break from raking leaves, relax over a mug of spicy mulled cider and enjoy. Wishing you a old-fashioned autumn to remember. Hardcover, 224 pages. (9-1/4" x 6-1/2")

    So special that one sleeve is longer than the other, and the sweater can sneeze.Even Elvis the Rooster is—Wait a minute.Where is Elvis?

    He’s not at all like his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Stein. They’re scary looking. He’s cute. They try to make him look like them. They can’t. But he does end up being scary—just in his own way! Kevan Atteberry’s digital illustrations lend a hand to this family-friendly story perfect for a Halloween read aloud.

    By signing her up with the local girls hockey team, her parents hope to give her a fresh start and help her make new friends, but bullies can be found everywhere—including the dressing room. Power Plays, a gritty tale about the problems facing today’s teens, is sprinkled with humour, heart-pounding hockey action, life lessons, and positive female role models.

    Readers can lift the flaps to help find the way to Tasha's Halloween surpise!

    Five colors of foil on the cover make this book an eye-catching Halloween treat!

    With a little help from his friends, though, Corduroy will have the best Halloween ever!

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    This book collects a lot of stories written over a lot of years. It was first published by Welsh publisher Sarob Press. Defining Moments was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award as a collection. The story "The Gentle Brush of Wings" first published in this collection, WON the Bram Stoker Award for short fiction. The collection was originally issued in only limited and lettered states, and is long sold out. Copies go in excess of fifty dollars apiece.Contents:Preface by David Niall Wilson.Defining MomentsThe Lost Wisdom of InstinctFor These Things I Am Truly ThankfulCockroach Suckers*More Than WordsThe Call of Farther ShoresBloody Knife and Morning StarThe Gentle Brush of Wings*The Death-Sweet Scent of LiliesTo Dream of ScheherazadeA Taste of Blood and RosesThe Milk of Paradise’Scuse Me While I Kiss the Sky*All previously published stories have been newly revised by the author for this collection. *Previously Unpublished.

    . . but just once, Lola wants to make Charlie jump. Lola tries absolutely everything she can think of, including practical jokes, dressing up like a creepy ghost, and telling a really scary story. But no matter what she does, nothing seems to work! Will Lola ever make Charlie jump?

    The competition is furious; there's sabotage and treachery and the heartbreak of root rot, and many a weigh-off ends in tears. This year, more than just the grand prize is at stake. The Holy Grail is within reach: the world's first fifteenhundred-pound pumpkin. And Ron and Dick Wallace think they have what it takes to get it.Backyard Giants follows a tumultuous season in the life of a close-knit tribe of competitors as they chase down the ultimate pumpkin prize. In the grueling and gut-wrenching quest for truly colossal fruit,