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Boo! Haiku


Deanna Caswell - 2016
     Here’s a spooky haiku just for you!broom across the moonpointed hat at the windowhair-raising cackleCan you guess who from this haiku?   A witch, a bat, a skeleton, a jack-o’-lantern, a ghost, a black cat, a spider, an owl, and a scarecrow are all hiding in the pages of this clever Halloween-themed book. Deanna Caswell’s playful haiku cleverly hint at the creatures revealed after each turn of the page while Bob Shea’s bright illustrations capture the scary silliness. Praise for Guess Who, Haiku  “[G]orgeous poetry, vibrant illustrations, and masterful use of the page turn.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Priscilla Gorilla


Barbara Bottner - 2017
    There are many reasons why, as Priscilla will happily tell you. But the best reason?They always get their way!So when Mr. Todd tells all his students to dress up like their favorite animal, Priscilla's choice is obvious. But dancing around and beating her chest when it's not her turn sends Priscilla straight to the Thinking Corner. As her attitude spreads, soon the whole Thinking Corner is full of her classmates!Is Priscilla really channeling her inner gorilla, or is she just a troublemaker in ape's clothing?

A Woggle of Witches


Adrienne Adams - 1971
    Witches are frightened by strange creatures on the night of their special celebration.

Dog and Bear: Tricks and Treats


Laura Vaccaro Seeger - 2014
    Join them as they search for the perfect costume, hand out candy to trick-or-treaters (or not!), and then go trick-or-treating themselves in this latest installment by award-winning author Laura Vaccaro Seeger.This title has Common Core connections.A Neal Porter Book

Every Day's a Holiday: Amusing Rhymes for Happy Times


Dean Koontz - 2003
    Full color.

Humbug Witch


Lorna Balian - 1965
    What does a witch do when her spells and potions don't turn out right? She?ll just keep trying, until it's time for bed.

Leave Your Sleep


Natalie Merchant - 2010
    Leave Your Sleep features a daring and delightful selection, ranging from the beloved (e.e. cummings, Edward Lear, and Jack Prelutsky) to the undiscovered (the young Nathalia Crane). Natalie Merchant's brilliant musical renderings, selected from her highly praised album, share the stage with Barbara McClintock's richly imagined art to create a memorable reading, looking, and listening experience.

Arthur Lost in the Museum (Step into Reading)


Marc Brown - 2005
    But a wrong turn leads him into a diorama of life-size models of Pilgrims celebrating the first Thanksgiving . . . just as Mr. Ratburn and his class are about to study it. Will Arthur be in big trouble?

Stop Snoring Grandpa


Kally Mayer - 2014
    Perfect story to celebrate the special relationship between a family and their Grandpa. Find out how the family solves the issue. The ending will make you smile. If you have a Grandpa, who snores or not, you will enjoy this book!

My best friend bob is a scary monster: (Picture Books, Preschool Books, Ages 5-7 Baby Books, Kids Book, Bedtime Story, childrens book, fairy tales, monster story)


Annette Sawyer - 2018
    Join Jack and his monster companion as they explore exotic locations to try and find out what makes children scared. Learn about the secret world of monsters, what makes monsters afraid, and how to help a monster with their homework. Like all good bed-time books for kids, My Best Friend is a Scary Monster is appropriate for all reading levels and can be enjoyed over and over again. There’s even a lesson about finding true friendship and overcoming your own fears. Overall, if you have any interest in bed-time books for kids , then My Best Friend is a Scary Monster is a great way to introduce your young ones to the genre.

Pumpkin Countdown


Joan Holub - 2012
    The book is perfect for the fall season, and an extra fun way to teach children to count backward from twenty.

The Witch's Christmas


Norman Bridwell - 1970
    A good witch helps Santa deliver his Christmas goodies after he is entangled with a spaceship.

It's Halloween


Jack Prelutsky - 1977
    "Prelutsky's Nightmares tamed for beginning readers. They're catchy at the most rudimentary level."--Kirkus Reviews.

Autumn: An Alphabet Acrostic


Steven Schnur - 1997
    One brief acrostic poem for each letter of the alphabet from acorn to zero follows the fall season from end of summer to chilly conclusion.

Mr Cool (I Am Reading)


Jacqueline Wilson - 1996
    Kevin wants to be a rock star too. Unfortunately he can't sing or dance, but he proves to be an important part of the band.