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Halloween

Spooky and silly fun

Friendship

This fun family read-aloud is the perfect way to start Halloween celebrations with a sweet-but-slightly-spooky story that makes it an ideal gift book The witch and her cat couldn't be happier, flying through the sky on their broomstick-until the witch drops her hat, then her bow, then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items and all they want in return is a ride on the broomstick. But is there room on the broom for so many new friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from the clutches of a hungry dragon? From the acclaimed creators of The Gruffalo, this enchanting story of quick wits and friendship is full of humor and adventure-and just the right amount of spookiness.
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 33665 votes, reviews

Julia Donaldson

Axel Scheffler

Modern Favs, Halloween, Lift the Flap

Celebrate Halloween with the #1 New York Times bestselling Little Blue Truck and friends! Beep! Beep! It’s Halloween! Little Blue Truck is picking up his animal friends for a costume party. Lift the flaps in this large, sturdy board book to find out who’s dressed up in each costume! Will Blue wear a costume too?
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 13445 votes, reviews

Alice Schertle

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Jill McElmurry

Halloween

This bestselling counting book for beginning readers is filled with ghosts, a witch and spooky fun!It's Halloween, and ten timid ghosts in a haunted house have a problem: a mean witch has moved in and is planning to scare them out, one by one! Young trick-or-treaters learn to count down from ten to one as each ghost flees from the witch's silly costumes and homemade props. When the homeless ghosts gather in the woods, their fear turns to determination and they plot to get their house back. Will the ghosts frighten the witch away in time for Halloween night?
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 5599 votes, reviews

Jennifer O'Connell

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Bravery, Halloween, Seussian Favorites

Readers of all ages love Dr. Seuss's spooky and silly story about facing your fears! Featuring over 50 special glow-in-the-dark bonus stickers and a luxe, gift-worthy cover that glows in the dark and has a matte "soft-touch" finish! I was deep within the woods When, suddenly, I spied them. I saw a pair of pale green pants With nobody inside them! What's a pair of empty green trousers doing by itself in the woods? Or riding a bike through town? The narrator of What Was I Scared Of? does not want to find out. The spooky pants give him the creeps! This Seussian gem from The Sneetches and Other Stories shines on its own as it delivers a timeless message about fear and tolerance. Perfect for slumber parties and perusal by flashlight--it comes with a sheet of spooky glowing stickers bound inside as an added bonus!
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 3452 votes, reviews

Dr. Seuss

Halloween, Boynton Bests

In this holiday favorite, it’s time for Halloween in a board book that’s all treat and no tricks from the one and only Sandra Boynton. Strange things are happening. One chicken saw a pumpkin with flickering eyes, another spied a mouse of enormous size. They all saw a wizard and a witch, and a spooky robot, too. “WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Relax, silly chickens! It’s HALLOWEEN!” There’s a big round moon in a dark, dark sky. The chickens are nervous. Do you know why?
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 3100 votes, reviews

Sandra Boynton

Halloween

The wacky Halloween version of the classic "There Was an Old Lady" song is now a board book! In this spooky version of the classic rhyme, a bat, an owl, a cat, a ghost, a goblin, some bones, and a wizard are all on the menu for the Old Lady to swallow. This Halloween-themed twist on the classic song will delight and entertain all brave readers who dare to read it!A lively board book edition of the bestselling story book that will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page--a fun story for Halloween!
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 2222 votes, reviews

Lucille Colandro

Jared Lee

Nature Lovers

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tad Hills brings our favorite feathered friends out to find a big, beautiful pumpkin in this sturdy board book. Duck & Goose look everywhere for a pumpkin-in the apple tree, in the leaf pile, inside a hollow log.... Where will they find one? Perfect for your favorite fall holidays, and a fun read-a-long for fans of Duck and Goose any time of year!
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 1321 votes, reviews

Tad Hills

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Halloween

Skeleton has the hiccups. hic, hic, hic Ghost tries to help. hic, hic, hic But nothing works. hic, hic, hic Then ghost gets an idea.... hic, hic, hic HOORAY!
average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 753 votes, reviews

Margery Cuyler

S.D. Schindler

Pets

The poky little puppy is having a brand-new adventure among the autumn leaves! The poky little puppy and his siblings discover a bright-red tractor pulling a wagon and end up on a hayride in the cool fall air! Bumping along past an apple orchard and a cornfield, they arrive at a pumpkin patch. There they get to play in a corn maze, drink apple cider, and choose a pumpkin to take home. Written in the style of the original poky little puppy story, The Poky Little Puppy, this new Little Golden Book celebrates all the wonderful things that autumn brings.
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 700 votes, reviews

Diane Muldrow

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Sue DiCicco

Halloween, Being Adaptable

Bear’s Halloween party gets overwhelmed by a delicious excess of popcorn in this classic picture book refreshed with new art by celebrated and award-winning author-illustrator Frank Asch. On Halloween night Sam invites all his friends to his house for a costume party. As his guests arrive, each one brings the same treat: popcorn! They make it all and soon the house is overflowing with popcorn. What will Sam and his friends do with so much of this tasty treat?
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 479 votes, reviews

Frank Asch

Nature Lovers

Introducing Nature Stories: Little Pumpkin a captivating and beautifully illustrated padded board book that will ignite young minds with wonder and curiosity about the mysteries of nature. Delve into the enchanting journey of a tiny seed transforming into a magnificent pumpkin through the pages of this delightful tale. Have you ever wondered about the extraordinary transformation of a minuscule seed into a majestic pumpkin? Embark on an awe-inspiring adventure as Nature Stories: Little Pumpkin unveils the captivating tale of growth and metamorphosis. With vibrant illustrations that come alive with every turn of the page, this book provides an enthralling introduction to the fascinating life cycle of pumpkins.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 163 votes, reviews

IglooBooks

Gisela Bohórquez

Halloween

Hop into the world of Peter Rabbit and his friends in this charming board book! It's a wild, autumn evening and the Rabbit family is on their way to get a pumpkin. The woods are windy and dark, but Peter Rabbit is definitely NOT scared. Not even a little bit. But on their walk, there are scary sights, scary sounds, and maybe even a scary somebody out in the woods. Will the Rabbit family meet some unexpected friends in the woods? A sweet story about friends, this book has a gentle message about facing up to fears of the dark with a reassuring ending and beautiful illustrations throughout.
average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 118 votes, reviews

Beatrix Potter

Halloween

From the critically acclaimed author and illustrator of A Hungry Lion and Stumpkin comes a charming, wryly humorous story of adventure, mistaken identity, and a vampire family’s day at the zoo. On a Saturday morning, baby Dracula visits the zoo with his family, where baby Penguin lives with hers. But these intrepid young adventurers are not content with staying in their proper places. Instead, baby Dracula slips into the Penguin House to spend the day eating, swimming, and hanging around, while baby Penguin waddles into the stroller to explore the rest of the zoo. Dracula’s family doesn’t even notice the switch—will they bring the right baby home? Observant and adventurous young readers will love this tale of the shenanigans that happen when parents’ backs are turned.
average rating is 4.6 out of 5, based on 85 votes, reviews

Lucy Ruth Cummins

Halloween

The reader is invited to lift the flaps to reveal that Baby Taz, Baby Sylvester, and other Looney Toon characters are behind some fearsome Halloween costumes.
average rating is 3.6 out of 5, based on 3 votes, reviews

Joseph R. Ritchie

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Lydia Halverson

Halloween

meaningful additions

Children learn and hear more than we think.  Books provide context for new and potentially confusing topics, and give caregivers a way to approach complex topics.

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