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The Picky Little Witch


Elizabeth Brokamp - 2011
    But Little Witch turns up her tiny nose at the culinary creation. She prefers such sticky sweets as butter toffee, caramel dandy, and cotton candy. Can these picky eaters come to a compromise? Complete with a recipe for Halloween soup, this fun read is a treat for children and parents alike.Book Details: Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 7/7/2011 Pages: 32 Reading Level: Age 5 and Up

Ready Steady Ghost!


Elizabeth Baguley - 2011
    But he's very small, and the forest is very big. And-shiver-me, shake-me! What is that?Facing spooky creatures around every bend, Gilbert learns that a little courage is all it takes to find a cozy home that's just his size.

There Was an Old Witch


Howard W. Reeves - 1998
    This rhythmic read-aloud picture book is sure to be a Halloween favorite.

Druscilla's Halloween


Sally M. Walker - 2009
    On Halloween, they would scare children and cast spells . . . but always from the ground. No witch ever thought of flying--no witch until Druscilla. Druscilla was an old witch with the loudest, creakiest knees anyone had ever heard. But she was determined not to let anything spoil her element of surprise. One Halloween, after many failed attempts at sneaking up on unsuspecting villagers, Druscilla made a discovery that changed the course of witch history.

Mrs. McMurphy's Pumpkin


Rick Walton - 2004
    McMurphy wakes up to find a large pumpkin by her front door. "My mouth is here. I speak to you. When my teeth are here, I'll eat you!" it says with a mischievous grin. Unafraid, Mrs. McMurphy politely places the threatening squash outside. But day after day the pumpkin returns to make good on its promise!

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.

I Am a Witch's Cat


Harriet Muncaster - 2014
    Together, this playful girl and her loving mom are a perfect twosome, whether they are mixing potions, growing magical plants, or dreaming of wild broomstick rides under a full moon.For each dazzling spread, author-illustrator Harriet Muncaster handcrafted three-dimensional scenes out of paper and mixed media, then photographed them for a truly distinctive look. With each turn of the page, parents and kids will love discovering all the rich details in the miniature world Muncaster has created.With plenty of witchy magic and sparkle, this warm story is sure to become a Halloween treat that will be enjoyed throughout the year.

Snowmen at Christmas


Caralyn Buehner - 2005
    . . but have you ever wondered what snowmen do for Christmas? Well, now's your chance to find out! The snowmen are back, and this time they're celebrating Christmas--the snowman way!This snappy and entertaining companion to the New York Times bestseller Snowmen at Night depicts all the best parts of the holiday, replete with icy treats and a snowman Kris Kringle. Told in the same bouncy verse as the original, Snowmen at Christmas is perfect for a snowy evening read-aloud.

This Is the House That Monsters Built


Steve Metzger - 2016
    Young children will love the zany artwork featuring all the different monsters from bestselling illustrator Jared Lee!

The Haunted Ghoul Bus


Lisa Trumbauer - 2008
    But one Halloweenday someone else gets on board by mistake: a normal little boy. Soon he’s taking a ride with a furry werewolf, a skeleton whose rickety bones go clitter-clatter, a grinning pumpkin head, a swirl of bats, and a friendly witch named Dolores. Told in fun and appealing rhyme, and featuring holiday-bright illustrations of a cast of unforgettable characters, this playful picture book has sturdy cardstock pages and embossing throughout. It’s perfect for celebrating a (not too) scary Halloween.Kids will want the ghoul bus to come to their neighborhood, too!

Yeti, Turn Out the Light!


Greg Long - 2013
    But something is not right! Shadows lurk, sounds creak, and there are monsters...or are there? This entertaining bedtime book featuring the fierce and frenetic GAMAGO Yeti will amuse and delight kids, all while encouraging them to turn out the light and go to sleep!

Cobweb Christmas: The Tradition of Tinsel


Shirley Climo - 1982
    The old lady decorates a wonderful tree and makes certain to have something for all who come to visit, be it the nearby village children or the shy animals of the pine forest.The only creatures Tante overlooks are the spiders she has swept out of her cottage while cleaning. But the curious spiders want to come inside and see Tante's tree, too. When a midnight visitor lets them into the old lady's home, they unknowingly spin Tante the very gift she has longed for—a gift that has inspired the draping of tinsel on Christmas trees ever since.“A charming story.” —Publishers WeeklyAll her life, Tante had heard tales about marvelous happenings on Christmas Eve. Animals might speak aloud. Bees might hum carols, or cocks crow at midnight. Tante wished she could witness a bit of Christmas magic, too....

Hallowilloween: Nefarious Silliness from Calef Brown


Calef Brown - 2010
    Are you ready for Hallowilloween?

The Runaway Mummy: A Petrifying Parody


Michael Rex - 2009
    ?If you run away, ? said Mother Mummy, ?I will get you! For you are my rotten little mummy!?" A little mummy transforms into a series of incredible monsters in order to run away and assert his independence. His mother keeps coming to ?get? him, but this little mummy has a mind of his own. Filled with uproarious illustrations, another beloved classic gets a kind-hearted send-up in this utterly monsterized parody. Ener getic art and a hilarious text will have kids begging to read this again and again.

Miss Fiona's Stupendous Pumpkin Pies


Mark Kimball Moulton - 2000
    At Halloween, all the neighborhood children look forward to eating the delicious pumpkin pies made by Fiona, an old woman who reminds them of a witch.