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Sweetly Spooky Stories for Halloween

CHILDREN'S

VAMPIRE VS. THE BEACH

by Todd Tarpley ; illustrated by Giovanni Abeille

Spooky summertime fun—especially satisfying for those who wish every day could be Halloween. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

STOP THAT WITCH!

by Alastair Heim ; illustrated by Migy Blanco

No tricks here—this is a Halloween treat sure to please. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

SCARY SHARK

by Mike Lowery ; illustrated by Mike Lowery

A riotous Halloween story with some bite to it. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THIS YEAR, A WITCH!

by Zoey Abbott ; illustrated by Zoey Abbott

A sly seasonal pick for kids craving a dash of agency alongside their dress-up. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

HAP-PEA HALLOWEEN

by Keith Baker ; illustrated by Keith Baker

An enjoyably spooky outing starring a team of diminutive, endlessly inventive veggies. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE ZOMBEES

by Justin Colón ; illustrated by Kaly Quarles

Delightful wordplay and spooky artwork combine for hair-raising shivers. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

PUMPKIN DAD

by Pascal Lemaître ; illustrated by Pascal Lemaître

Readers will relish being in on the autumnal joke the whole time. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

GRIZELDA THE GREEN HATES HALLOWEEN

by A.A. Livingston ; illustrated by Katya Longhi

A fresh trick-or-treating tale with plenty of read-aloud potential. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

MY DAD THINKS HE'S A SCREAM

by Katrina Germein ; illustrated by Tom Jellett

A pun-derstorm of wordplay that celebrates quality family time as well as spooky season. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE SLIGHTLY SPOOKY TALE OF FOX AND MOLE

by Cecilia Heikkilä ; illustrated by Cecilia Heikkilä ; translated by Polly Lawson

A triumphant blend of humor and horror, perfect for teaching and scaring by turn. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

STOMPIE THE ZOMBIE

by Margery Cuyler ; illustrated by Binny Talib

A riotous, captivating charmer; fun at Halloween or anytime. Full review >

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