Book picks similar to
The Tricks and Treats of Halloween by Angela Murphy


halloween
picture-books
non-fiction
first-chapter-books

The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree


Stan Berenstain - 1978
    Three brave little bears explore the inside of a mysterious old tree and go into, up, through, over, down, and out.

The Biggest Pumpkin Ever


Steven Kroll - 1984
    Clayton the house mouse wants to win the Biggest Pumpkin contest with his. But when they discover that their choice pumpkins are actually the same one, Desmond and Clayton decide to work together to grow the biggest pumpkin ever!

I Spy a Pumpkin


Jean Marzollo - 2006
    With rhythm, rhyme, and picture clues, this book is written to support the newest reader.

Splat the Cat and the Pumpkin-Picking Plan


Rob Scotton - 2014
    Splat goes to a pumpkin patch with Seymour, and he is determined to find the biggest pumpkin ever. But when he finally does, Splat finds out the real challenge isn't the pumpkin picking—it's how to get the pumpkin home!Complete with stickers, this storybook is perfect for fans of the Splat the Cat picture book series. Young readers will love laughing along with their favorite furry cat as he thinks up the perfect plan in this hilarious new Splat the Cat adventure!

Corduroy's Best Halloween Ever!


B.G. Hennessy - 2001
    He and his friends will carve a jack-o'-lantern, bob for apples, and go trick-or-treating! But there is one problem-Corduroy needs to choose a costume. What will he wear?

A Green, Green Garden


Mercer Mayer - 2011
    After lots of watering, weeding, and waiting, they enjoy a delicious meal—all from their green, green garden.

Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors


Hena Khan - 2012
    From a red prayer rug to a blue hijab, everyday colors are given special meaning as young readers learn about clothing, food, and other important elements of Islamic culture, with a young Muslim girl as a guide. Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures, Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns is equally at home in a classroom reading circle as it is being read to a child on a parent's lap.

Christmas for a Kitten


Robin Pulver - 2003
    But it is Christmas Eve, a night when magical things can happen. Full color.

The Littlest Pumpkin


R.A. Herman - 2001
    Throughout the day, children come through the farm stand, picking out their pumpkins. But when the stand closes, only the Littlest Pumpkin remains. Just then, a group of mice scurry around the stand and make the Littlest Pumpkin's dreams come true. Full-color illustrations.

Moses the Kitten


James Herriot - 1984
    In Moses the Kitten, Herriot tells the tale of a tiny, bedraggled kitty found tucked beside a frozen pond, who is nursed back to health on a nearby farm.

Too Many Pumpkins


Linda White - 1993
    When an enormous pumpkin falls off a truck and smashes in her yard, she shovels dirt over the pieces and forgets about them. But those slimy pumpkin smithereens sprout up in autumn, and Rebecca Estelle finds a sea of pumpkins in her garden.A heartwarming classic for more than twenty years, this story shows what happens when one thrifty gardener figures out how to make other people happy with the squash she can't stomach.Filled with colorful illustrations from a season of gardening, this is a perfect book for young gardeners and pumpkin lovers. Its wonderful lesson about helping others can be appreciated in the classroom or at home.

Pumpkin Cat


Ann Turner - 2004
    Rescued by two kind librarians, Pumpkin Cat makes a home for herself in the large children's room. But the wooden sheep and the sock monkey never talk, and once the librarians leave for the day, Pumpkin Cat is lonely. Searching for what is missing, she makes a new friend in a neighborhood girl and receives a Halloween gift that fills her heart. Ann Turner's tender story, paired with Amy June Bates's cozy illustrations, explores the idea that sometimes for a home to be found, a home must be given. Ann Turner is the author of several books for children, including Red Flower Goes West, illustrated by Dennis Nolan. She lives with her family in Williamsburg, Massachusetts.

Wild Predators (Wild Kratts)


Chris Kratt - 2015
    Along the way, they encounter incredible creatures while combining science education with fun. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader as they activate their Creature Power Suits to go hunting with the world’s most amazing predators, such as sharks, lions, and crocodiles! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Rotten Pumpkin: A Rotten Tale in 15 Voices


David M. Schwartz - 2013
    The story of decomposition is vividly told so that science comes to life (and death). Part story, part science, and a whole lot of fun. Features a teacher guide in the back of the book, and additional material (including instructions on how to put on a Rotten Pumpkin play in your school) are on the Creston and Author websites.

Over in the Hollow


Rebecca Dickinson - 2009
    Inspired by Olive A. Wadsworth's classic counting rhyme, "Over in the Meadow," Over in the Hollow is a spooky take on the popular Appalachian poem. A wonderful read-aloud, the playful rhyme and repetition will delight readers of all ages who enjoy a funnot scaryapproach to the world of ghosts, werewolves, and the like.