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The Not So Wicked, Wicked Witch! by Amy Purser Carter
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The Last Hedgehog
Pam Ayres - 2018
Pam Ayres’ spiky and wonderful creation reminds us that unless we take steps to prevent it, they will soon be far from ‘common’ indeed: beautifully illustrated by Alice Tait, the poem sees our hero tell of all the terrible ends his family come to at our own hands - and exactly what we can still do to keep them alive, and see them thrive once more.
Space Witch
Don Freeman - 1959
Tilly Ipswitch, Queen of Halloween, decides to spend Halloween frightening creatures on other planets.
Scarum Fair
Jessica Swaim - 2010
if you dare! Take a ride on the Scary-Go-Round and Teacup Terror, or enter the Coffin Race. Meet The Head, The Hand, and Madame Ratowski, the palm reader who likes to be paid in swiss cheese. Visit the chiropractic tent of Dr. Crunch, who'll "pulverize your sternum, and disconnect your knee, then move your metatarsals where your tailbone used to be." And unusual food awaits: sample some cat-hair stew, I-scream, and a type-A blood-red punch. Cap off the entertainment with a special event: Count Dracula's wedding. Jessica Swaims's deliciously creepy, funny poems are brought to life by Carol Ashley's gorgeous, ghoulish illustrations in this CRA Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Silver Honor Book.
The Trouble with Mom
Babette Cole - 1983
Her hats are decorated with snakes and mice, and she flies her son to school on a broomstick. No wonder she doesn't get along with the other parents. Will Mom's special talents ever come in handy?
Los Gatos Black on Halloween
Marisa Montes - 2006
Las brujas come on their broomsticks. Los muertos rise from their coffins to join in the fun. Los esqueletos rattle their bones as they dance through the door. And the scariest creatures of all aren't even there yet!This lively bilingual Halloween poem introduces young readers to a spooky array of Spanish words that will open their ojos to the chilling delights of the season.Los Gatos Black on Halloween is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year, the winner of the 2008 Pura Belpre Medal for Illustration and a Pura Belpre Honor Book for Narrative.
Monster Museum
Marilyn Singer - 2001
They're just dying to show you a good time!
The Hungry Fox
Kitty Barry - 2014
He is very, very hungry... He visits different places in search of food... Do you think he will find something to fill his rumbling tummy?
Which Witch Is Which?
Pat Hutchins - 1989
As the party progresses, readers will have fun deciding 'which witch is which'....Hutchins exhibits mastery of combining concept, mental stimulation, and visual interest to crate a well-integrated, entertaining book."--School Library Journal.
A Very Witchy Spelling Bee
George Shannon - 2013
She especially likes to double spell, turning her C-A-T into a new C-O-A-T by zapping it with the letter O. So when she sees a sign for the Witches' Double Spelling Bee, she knows it's meant just for her. Cordelia is determined to W-I-N—but so is the thirteen-time champion Beulah Divine, age two hundred and three. Has Cordelia studied and practiced enough to outspell the most fiendish witch at the bee?
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.
Family Trip
Scholastic Inc. - 2018
They pack their bags, fly on an airplane, meet a new friend, and even learn how pizza is made! But what will happen when Peppa keeps leaving her teddy bear behind everywhere they go? Find out in this storybook based on the hit Nick Jr. TV show -- including two exclusive Peppa Pig postcards, perfect for Peppa fans to send while on their own family trips!
The Curious Demise of a Contrary Cat
Lynne Berry - 2006
She asks her cat for a little help, but Cat's too busy chasing Rat or eyeing Bat or stalking Ghost. And all we can say to that is WATCH OUT, CAT!
Minecraft Diary of a Zombie Hunter Player Team 'The Skull Kids' - Book 1: Unofficial Minecraft Books for Kids, Teens, & Nerds - Adventure Fan Fiction Diary ... Hunter Skull Kids Hunting Herobrine)
Skeleton Steve - 2016
They're three Minecraft players who hop from world to world, hunting zombies and searching for the elusive Herobrine--the ghost in the machine. Teleporting down into a new world, the group is surprised to find that the game has changed once again, rendering almost ALL of their technology and mods useless. And when two of the Skull Kids are starving and distracted by exploring a desert village on Day 1 of their new adventure, the whole group is in danger when the sun goes down! Will the Skull Kids survive? Love Minecraft adventure?? Read Book 1 of the Zombie Hunter Player Team - The Skull Kids - NOW! Join the Skeleton Steve Club! Check out my main website for details--it's in the book. (Get free Minecraft goodies, tips, books, maps, skins, seeds, and more!) Author's Note: This is an unofficial Minecraft book. Minecraft is a registered trademark of, and owned by, Mojang AB, and its respective owners, which do not approve, endorse, sponsor, or authorize this book. Minecraft®/TM & © 2009-2016 Mojang AB/Notch *** Tags: Minecraft Book, game fiction, Minecraft Books for Kids and Teens, minecraft games, game stories, game books, game story books, minecraft tips, minecraft secrets handbook, Minecraft Stories, kids books, minecraft free, minecraft xbox, minecraft story mode, minecraft handbook free, minecraft creepypasta, minecraft diary of a wimpy, game fanfiction, minecraft game, minecraft story book, Minecraft Steve series, minecraft journal book, minecraft comics, free kids books, Minecraft Kids Book, minecraft books for kids, Minecraft Villagers, Minecraft Creeper, herobrine, Minecraft Skeleton Steve, minecraftales, minecraft fanfiction, minecraft diaries, minecraft tales, minecraft short stories, minecraft gift, minecraft short story.
Go to Sleep, Maddie!
Maureen Wright - 2015
First she needs something to drink, to read a story…or three, and to check for monsters under the bed. When her parents finally say good night, she hears a noise: Quackers! Quackers!Luckily, it’s just her toy duck, who needs some crackers. Maddie quickly tries to get him to go to sleep. But she soon discovers that may not be as easy as she thinks. And he isn’t the only one of her toys who might not quite be ready for bedtime.…
The Witch's Christmas
Norman Bridwell - 1970
A good witch helps Santa deliver his Christmas goodies after he is entangled with a spaceship.
