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14 Spooky Picture Books for Halloween

  • CHILDREN'S

    THE CRAYONS TRICK OR TREAT

    SEPT. 6, 2022

  • CHILDREN'S

    IF YOUR BABYSITTER IS A BRUJA

    AUG. 23, 2022

  • CHILDREN'S

    FIRST BROOM

    JUNE 28, 2022

CHILDREN'S

FIRST BROOM

by Kallie George ; illustrated by Joelle Murray

Vibrant illustrations and a relatable message. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    CREEPY CRAYON!

    AUG. 23, 2022

  • CHILDREN'S

    A FRIEND FOR GHOST

    AUG. 23, 2022

CHILDREN'S

A FRIEND FOR GHOST

by Suzanne Kaufman ; illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman

In this delightful tale, kindred spirits find happiness together. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    THE MOST HAUNTED HOUSE IN AMERICA

    AUG. 2, 2022

CHILDREN'S

THE MOST HAUNTED HOUSE IN AMERICA

by Jarrett Dapier ; illustrated by Lee Gatlin

No bones about it. This book has pep, drive, and the perfect vibe for the Halloween season. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    IF ANIMALS TRICK-OR-TREATED

    JULY 19, 2022

  • CHILDREN'S

    A SPOONFUL OF FROGS

    JULY 19, 2022

  • CHILDREN'S

    SO NOT GHOUL

    JULY 19, 2022

CHILDREN'S

SO NOT GHOUL

by Karen Yin ; illustrated by Bonnie Lui

A fun, ghostly spin on trading blending in for standing out. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    LEILA, THE PERFECT WITCH

    JULY 12, 2022

CHILDREN'S

LEILA, THE PERFECT WITCH

by Flavia Z. Drago ; illustrated by Flavia Z. Drago

A picture book about the gifts of imperfection that casts a sweet and satisfying spell. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    THE MONSTERS ON THE BROOM

    JULY 19, 2022

CHILDREN'S

THE MONSTERS ON THE BROOM

by Annemarie Riley Guertin ; illustrated by Shauna Lynn Panczyszyn

Definitely worth adding to your holiday collection of chunky-chewys. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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