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Sweetly Spooky Stories for Halloween

CHILDREN'S

HERE A CREAK, THERE A SHRIEK!

by Kelly Conroy ; illustrated by Nikolas Ilic

Slightly scary, entirely entertaining interactive Halloween fun. Full review >

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JEFF O'LANTERN

by Charlie Greenwald ; illustrated by Jelke van Antwerpen

An affirming Halloween tale that provides a lesson in self-love. Full review >

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THE GREAT PUMPKIN PANCAKE PARTY

by Celeste Pewter ; illustrated by Kelly Wu

An inviting, irresistible feast that reflects how delicious food inspires communal sharing and caring. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

NICE TO EAT YOU

by Karen Yin ; illustrated by Carolina Coroa

Stranger danger warnings appealingly dressed up in a jokey Halloween getup. Full review >

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HALLOWEEN TRAMPOLINE

by Scott Rothman ; illustrated by Rob Justus

A fun and silly Halloween story worth reading aloud—over and over again. Full review >

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HOW TO SCARE A MOUSE AND BEAR

by Ross Collins ; illustrated by Ross Collins

One doubts that there will come a time / when Collins can’t think up a rhyme. Full review >

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SCRITCH! SCRATCH!

by Teri Sloat ; illustrated by Zuzana Cupova

Halloween perfection for kids who want a good scare…and the relief that comes from knowing that everything is all right. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

MOTHER BOO

by Vikki VanSickle ; illustrated by Jennica Lounsbury

Sports a distinctly classic Halloween feel, both old-fashioned and timeless. Full review >

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MYSTERIOUS MITTENS

by Jordan Morris ; illustrated by Charlie Mylie

More mellow holiday antics from the cats who just wanna have fun. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THREE LITTLE WITCHES AND THE SPOOKY OLD HOUSE

by Peggy Archer ; illustrated by Gaia Bordicchia

A gentle take on spooky season that still has a classic Halloween feel. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

SPOOKY SCOUTS

by Kimberly Shrack ; illustrated by Kimberly Shrack

A winning combination of Halloween and summer-camp story with a message of acceptance. Full review >

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