Wishing for a Princess (Illustrated childrens books & bedtime stories)


Alessio Sgrò - 2015
    She transforms herself into the longed-for princess, but the spell is broken and… read the story to find out what happens.Illustration from one of the thirty-one stories present in the first collection of “Fairytales and Fables Never Told”.

The Mystery of The Haunted Farm


Elys Dolan - 2016
    There’s certainly something suspicious about the mysterious chicken coop up on the hill, but when the Phantom Finder 5000 fails to recognize any paranormal activity, the pigs realize that perhaps all is not quite as it seems.

Woo! the Not-So-Scary Ghost


Ana Martín Larrañaga - 2000
    He wants to be big and scary, so that no one can tell him to clean his room or brush his teeth. And when he makes his ghostly sound, he wants to be very frightening! Why can't anyone else see that?

Mr. Pumpkin's Tea Party


Erin Barker - 2019
    Pumpkin’s tonight. A banquet with friends in the autumn twilight. And at this soiree we’ll see and we’ll find ghoulish delights of every kind.” You are cordially invited to Mr. Pumpkin’s Tea Party—a delightfully quirky twist on a counting book, incorporating gorgeous, deep-hued watercolor illustrations, as well as spooky elements and unique characters at an unexpectedly charming tea party. A perfect read for when there is a crisp chill in the air.

It's Pumpkin Day, Mouse!


Laura Joffe Numeroff - 2012
    Where could it have gone?This is the perfect Halloween book for the very youngest reader, and is just the right book to get kids and budding artists inspired to work on their own Halloween crafts.

Little Guides to Great Lives: Marie Curie


Isabel Thomas - 2018
    She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, but her dedication to physics ultimately caused her death from radiation.From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. Launching with Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela, and Amelia Earhart, Little Guides to Great Lives tells the stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and across history, with full-color illustrations and fresh design to bring their incredible stories to life.

How to Catch a Unicorn


Adam Wallace - 2019
    The #1 New York Times bestseller! Try to catch one of the world's most elusive mythical creatures—the unicorn! Filled with zany traps and lots of rainbow unicorn fun, this is the unicorn book of the year!Can you catch the unicorn? You’ll have to use your brain, So set your traps and prep your teamTo pet that rainbow mane!Also in the How to Catch Series:How to Catch a MermaidHow to Catch a DinosaurHow to Catch a DragonHow to Catch a Monster

Mostly Ghostly


Steven Zorn - 1991
    Unearthly tales by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Washington Irving, Ambrose Bierce, and others are adapted for young readers.

Happy Halloween! (Max & Ruby)


Rosemary Wells - 2008
    Will Max be able to spook Ruby before Halloween is over? Based on the successful Max & Ruby TV series, this seasonal story will be a must have for Max & Ruby fans and includes foil on the cover!

It's Halloween, I'm Turning Green


Dan Gutman - 2013
    and the gang from the My Weird School series are ready for one of their favorite holidays! It’s Halloween, and you know what that means! Candy! Costumes! More candy! What would happen if a kid ate a million hundred pounds of chocolate in one night? One thing’s for sure—when A.J. and his friends from Ella Mentry School go trick-or-treating, it will be a Halloween to remember. Bestselling author Dan Gutman brings his wacky, kid-friendly sense of humor to this all-new series of holiday adventures. With hilarious illustrations by Jim Paillot, plus My Weird School trivia and Halloween-themed games, facts, and puzzles, this is one weird Halloween special you don’t want to miss!

Halloween Is...


Gail Gibbons - 2002
    It is a celebration that provides all kinds of spooky fun.

The Fierce Yellow Pumpkin


Margaret Wise Brown - 1938
    Then one day in autumn, when he has grown big and fat, the fierce yellow pumpkin gets the chance to become terrific and terrible.With rich, warm illustrations and inimitable words from the author of Goodnight Moon, The Fierce Yellow Pumpkin is sure to delight for generations.

The Most Terrible of All


Mượn Thị Văn - 2019
    A monster discovers that true terribleness can come in tiny packages when he meets his neighbor's new baby.

A Haunting Homicide: Halloween Cozy Mystery Boxed Set


Kathy Bacus - 2017
    the amateur sleuths are on the case! Curl up by the fire and sip a cup of cider with this collection of 4 full-length, spooky cozy mystery novels from USA Today bestselling and award winning authors! This collection includes: Calamity Jayne and the Haunted Homecoming Calamity Jayne Mysteries It's autumn in the heartland, but this year, Tressa Jayne Turner isn't just enjoying the candy corn, popcorn balls and caramel apples. This reporter is on a mission to sniff out a serious story. Enter a blackmailing, six-foot-two-inch homecoming queen candidate with all the charm of Frankenstein in taffeta, a rival reporter out to scoop the competition, and a séance-hosting grandmother! Mystic Mayhem Mystic Isle Mysteries book #1 Melanie Hamilton brings home the bacon by inking tattoos at New Orleans's Mansion at Mystic Isle, a resort in the middle of the bayou that caters to fans of the peculiar and paranormal. But when a guest of the resort, a millionaire's widow, is poisoned, and Melanie's close friend is arrested for the murder, things go from hectic to downright dangerous. Lipstick, Lies & Dead Guys Gianna Mancini Mysteries book #1 Gianna Mancini has chatted with ghosts most of her life. It's never affected her much. Until now. The latest ghost in Gianna's world is a woman she despises and to get her of her apartment, Gianna chooses to help her move on. But she doesn't expect to come across poisonous jam, a vengeful cop, or a group of friendly clowns...and a whole lot of trouble. Murder Casts Its Spell Petra Paranormal Mysteries book #1 Attorney Petra Rakowtiz lives in a world much like ours...except that her latest client is a wizard. Petra might agree that magic can be unpredictable...especially when she suddenly possesses those powers herself. With the Wizard Council threatening to lock her up for inability to control her new power, and her client's life on the line if she doesn't prove him innocent, Petra could be in trouble. "The ghosts are booing in the eerie bayou in this fantastic southern tale, MYSTIC MAYHEM. Charming, cunning and clever." ~ Romance Junkies "Fans of Janet Evanovich will be glad to see that you don't always have to go to the burgh for mirthful murder and mayhem." (Calamity Jayne Mysteries) ~ Booklist "If you like your cozy mysteries on the humorous side, then look no further." (Gianna Mancini Mysteries) ~ Fresh Fiction

Skelly & Femur


Jimmy Pickering - 2009
    Skelly is missing her buttons. Her dog, Femur, is missing his bone. The ghosts are missing their dishes. Where could they all be? And who took them? The answer will surprise and delight readers of all ages. This gently scary sequel will be a favorite for Halloween and year-round.