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Not Very Scary


Carol Brendler - 2014
    She loves surprises, and when her fun-loving cousin invites her over for a big surprise, Melly excitedly sets out for a visit. On her way, she notices skittish skeletons, a coal-black cat, and even ghoulish goblins following her. But Melly is not scared, no she’s not! Well, maybe just a teensy bit . . .

Go to Sleep, Little Creep


David Quinn - 2018
    Includes illustrations from bestselling author/illustrator Ashley Spires of The Most Magnificent Thing.Even monsters have to go to sleep. But before little trolls turn out the light and werewolves settle in to dream, there’s fur to be brushed, pajamas to find, and moons that need howling. So grab your cuddly critter and snuggle in for this new bedtime tradition.Debut storyteller David B. Quinn teams up with bestselling author/illustrator Ashley Spires to create a wondrously funny and supremely sweet picture book sure to charm little creeps who aren’t quite ready to fall asleep.

Ollie's Halloween


Olivier Dunrea - 2010
    Peedie is a dragon and BooBoo is a bunny. Ollie is a mummy who thinks sharing is more fun than scaring. Join the goslings as they hoot, howl, and haunt the night away. Goslings are on the prowl!

Skeletons ARE NOT Spooky!


Duds - 2018
    Have you ever thought that maybe, just maybe, they are actually a lot of fun? Perhaps they really dig hanging out at the park with great pals and taking bubble baths just like you and me. It’s about time we see just how absolutely UNspooky skeletons are in this entertaining tale for every body.

Vampirina Ballerina


Anne Marie Pace - 2012
    First of all, you have to find a class that meets at night. Then you have to figure out how to perfect your form when you can't see yourself in the mirror? And then there's wearing pink (not the most flattering of colors if you happen to be undead) and that nagging urge to take a little nip out of the other dancers. And worse of all STAGE FRIGHT!!!

Birthday Monsters!


Sandra Boynton - 1993
    What fun! From Boynton on Board, the more-than-20-million-copy-bestselling series of extra-big, extra-fat, and extra-fun board books, here is BIRTHDAY MONSTERS. Featuring Sandra Boynton's lively rhyming text and inimitable illustrations, this story about a madcap crew of lovable party crashers will appeal to kids and adults alike.

The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin (with CD)


Joe Troiano - 2001
    Spookley the Pumpkin was different. All the other pumpkins teased him, until Spookley proved that being different can save the day! Spookley CD includes - A reading of the story by Farmer Hill - The Transylvania Twist - The Spookley Song - Bugs! I Love Them All!

Frankenstein


Rick Walton - 2012
    Frankenstein is the scariest of all the monsters in Miss Devel's castle. He can frighten anything--animals, parents, even rocks. Until one night, Miss Devel wakes up and runs downstairs to find that Frankenstein has lost his head!

The X-Files: Earth Children are Weird


Jason Rekulak - 2017
    But the night is full of strange sounds, lights, and shadows. Surely there’s a rational, scientific explanation for everything . . . or is there? With beautiful illustrations of pint-sized Dana and Fox, this humorous and not-scary-at-all story will introduce the cult TV show to an entire new generation of fans.

Five Little Pumpkins


Ben Mantle - 2009
    The first said, My, it's getting late! ... Count with the pumpkins from one to five as they each experience the fun and spookiness of Halloween night! Spot-laminated pumpkins shine on the cover of this spirited padded board book.The soft padded covers, rounded corners and sturdy board pages make this title a perfect fit for preschoolers!

Pumpkin Day, Pumpkin Night


Anne Rockwell - 2001
    From drawing jack-o-lantern faces, to choosing a pumpkin at the farmer's market, carving it (with mother's help, of course), and finally setting it to glow in the crisp, starry night, here is a treasured childhood ritual joyfully captured in an accessible and lively book.Written by Anne Rockwell, one of the most beloved names in books for preschoolers, and illustrated by Megan Halsey, whose delightfully uncluttered paper sculptures speak clearly to young children, Pumpkin Day, Pumpkin Night is a toast to a child's sense of accomplishment and the joy of a special day shared by a parent and child.

There Was an Old Mummy Who Swallowed a Spider


Jennifer Ward - 2015
    From a rat to witches’ brew, and a crow to a spooky ghost, this mummy keeps swallowing and swallowing…until finally there’s a knock on the door. Trick or treat! Jennifer Ward’s fun text and Steve Gray’s zany artwork add a spooky Halloween twist to this adaptation of the popular song.

Little Witch's Big Night


Deborah Hautzig - 1984
    Illustrated by Marc Brown, creator of the Arthur books and TV show.Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics--for children who are ready to read on their own.

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.

How to Catch a Monster


Adam Wallace - 2017
    you might just find the very best reward of all. But with robots, lava pie, and a smattering of traps--catching monsters is no easy business!Is there a monster living in your closet? Are you brave enough to catch him? Parents and children will love sharing this fun and inventive picture book, which reminds us that things aren't always as scary as they seem.