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Halloween

Spooky and silly fun

Room on the Broom

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

Little Blue Truck's Halloween

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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Ten Timid Ghosts

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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Goodnight Goon

Halloween

This #1 New York Times bestselling picture book parody is the perfect Halloween read! Goodnight tomb. Goodnight goon. Goodnight Martians taking over the moon. It's bedtime in the cold gray tomb with a black lagoon, and two slimy claws, and a couple of jaws, and a skull and a shoe and a pot full of goo. But as a little werewolf settles down, in comes the Goon determined at all costs to run amok and not let any monster have his rest. A beloved classic gets a kind-hearted send up in this utterly monsterized parody; energetic art and clever text will have kids begging to read this again and again. The board book edition is the perfect size for little hands! And keep your eye out for other Mike Rex favorites: We're Going on a Goon Hunt and The Runaway Mummy!
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 3699 votes, reviews

Michael Rex

Duck & Goose Find a Pumpkin

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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Skeleton Hiccups

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

The Poky Little Puppy and the Pumpkin Patch (Little Golden Book)

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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Little Pumpkin

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

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Vampenguin

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

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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