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Who Said Boo? by Jacqueline Sweeney


halloween
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The Ghosts Go Haunting


Helen Ketteman - 2014
    All through the school, ghosts go marching, witches go flying, and goblins go groaning with a whole host of other creatures! The teachers and staff are terrified, but of course the students know it’s just Halloween fun! Helen Ketteman’s verses—written to the counting tune of The Ants Go Marching—make this a rollicking read-aloud, while Adam Record’s artwork brings the ghoulish parade to life.

Tiny the Snow Dog


Cari Meister - 2001
    Tiny and his owner play in the snow and Tiny becomes a snow dog.

Heebie-Jeebie Jamboree


Mary Ann Fraser - 2011
    The attractions are dazzling: a warlock rodeo, a witches' brew contest, goblin pie, and a tricky hall of mirrors. When the adventure ends, Daphne and Sam once again find themselves on their own street. Was it a Halloween trick, or a Halloween treat? Hard to know for sure, under that butterscotch moon. Mary Ann Fraser's pun-filled text and striking artwork make this an irresistible holiday tale that begs to be read again and again.

The Monster That Ate Our Keys


A.J. Cosmo - 2012
     3k words, 6 color illustrations, perfect for emergent readers!

John Pig's Halloween


Jan L. Waldron - 1998
    . . Wondering what type of vacation to take? Choose Emma's!" said Publishers Weekly of the original hardcover picture book. And now it's available as a board book, perfect for kids who know what it is like to always have to do what adults want to do. Everybody loves vacations, but not everybody loves the same things. When Emma's mom and dad make all the plans--a car drive, a bus ride, trips on boats and trains--sight-seeing is exhausting! So adorable Emma shows them how to have a really good time, with a lot less fuss.

Arthur's Halloween


Marc Brown - 1982
    Will Arthur and D.W. make it out alive?

The Angry T. Rex!


Amma Lee - 2015
    But T-Rex could help himself to be everyone’s best friend. How could T-Rex do a thing like that? Let's find the answers together. The Angry T-Rex is a story book that promotes quality learning activities. Emotional and EQ of children aged 3-8 years. Your child would learn how to control their emotions. This story may be ideal for reading to your kids at bedtime and is enjoyable for the whole family as well! It is a fun and beautifully illustrated book with a happy ending that all readers will enjoy. This is a charming children's story that is sure to become a favorite.

I Love You, Little Pumpkin!


Sandra Magsamen - 2010
    Babies will giggle at all of the adorably costumed little ones and squeal with delight when a surprise mirror reveals who is loved most of all!

A Book for Kids


C.J. Dennis - 1921
    You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

The Scary Monster


Axel Scheffler - 2011
    It's a rainy day, so Posy decides to stay at home and do some baking. With the cupcakes safely in the oven, she settles down to lick the bowl when a large, blue, furry paw appears at her window. A moment later, a monster walks in- oh, no But something about the monster looks familiar. . . .

Little Boo


Stephen Wunderli - 2014
    But he doesn't scare anyone . . . not the snowflakes in winter, not the bees in spring, not even the watering can!The wind tells him to be patient—he'll be scary soon enough. But waiting is hard. Will the little seed ever be really, truly scary?This simple story is more than a fun Halloween read—it is a heartwarming tale perfect for any child who can't wait to grow up.

Halloween Surprise


Corinne Demas - 2011
    Should she be a scary ghost? Or maybe a roly-poly pumpkin? Perhaps a glittery princess! After many ideas and a few wrong turns, Lily finally settles on a costume that will be perfect for a Halloween surprise with her cuddly kittens.The new book from the duo behind Valentine Surprise is sure to capture readers' hearts once again with its sweet celebration of creativity, as Lily enjoys the fun of homemade costumes and Halloween traditions.

Good Night Little Turtle


David Cunliffe - 2014
    But first, our little turtle needs to say goodnight to his animal friends. We follow him on a short adventure as he says goodnight, one-by-one, to his friend the sheep, bird, frog, dog, rabbit and lion. He brushes his teeth, gets a bedtime story of his own and drifts off to sleep.This rhyming story, with lovable, brightly-colored animal friends, is sure to catch the attention of even the most wiggly children - and their parents.If you enjoy this book, and would like to see more works by this author, please show your support by purchasing the physical print version from Amazon. Thank you!Note: The Kindle version of this book has been slightly cropped to accommodate the Kindle format. The print version contains the original artwork as it was intended to be viewed.

ABCs of Halloween


Patricia Reeder Eubank - 2003
    This book is suitable for ages 4 to 8 years.

Ghoulia


Barbara Cantini - 2017
    But things aren’t as easy as they seem for this little zombie girl—all she wants is a real friend. She tries to venture past the manor’s walls, but she can’t hide her pale green skin or the deep purple circles under her eyes. The other children will be afraid of her, and no one will want to be her friend. But when Halloween rolls around, Ghoulia hatches a brilliant plan. All the other, ordinary children will be dressed up like monsters, so Ghoulia can go out into the town and be entirely herself. In the end, all the kids realize that Ghoulia is (almost) just like them and learn that friendship can come in many forms.