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Learning Together Joyfully: AUGUST, 2025, Can Fall be Far Behind

August is the eighth month of the year. It is the last month of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, August is the seasonal equivalent of February in the Northern Hemisphere. August is the eighth month of the year. It is the last month of summer. The birthstones for August are peridot and sardonyx. The zodiac signs for August are Leo and Virgo. August arrives on the calendar, which means summer winds down, the dog days come to an end as we start to feel some relief from the higher temperatures, and some parts of our country are getting ready to go back to school, too. That’s a lot for parents and caregivers to have on their plate for just one month. If you need to give your kids some creative fun that’s a respite from the summer heat. Thanksgiving is not far off. Enjoy all the activities as you play, learn, and grow together in August.

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  • Reading is important for children because: It helps kids calm down and relax, opening doors of new knowledge to enlighten their minds; Kids who read grow up to have better cognitive skills; Reading can support a solid parent-child relationship; Kids feel secure when they’re read to; Caregivers who have a positive attitude toward books and reading in turn help their children view literacy in a positive way.
  • THANKSGIVING Books to read: Looking for some children’s books about grandparents? If you need something to read “alouds”, here’s something for you. Both fiction and nonfiction stories are perfect for kids for all ages.  You can borrow these books from the library or consider purchasing them.
  • A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving by Charles M. Schulz. In this beloved classic for the whole family, Charlie Brown has to prepare an entire Thanksgiving meal before time runs out! Featuring the antics of Snoopy, Woodstock, Sally, Peppermint Patty, and the rest of the Peanuts® gang, this special collector’s Miniature Edition, based on the beloved holiday television special, is the perfect kickoff to the holiday season.

  • ‘Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey. From Dav Pilkey, creator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes a tall tale of tall-tailed toms! On the night before Thanksgiving, a group of children visit a turkey farm and meet Farmer Mack Nuggett and his coop of Ollie, Stanley, Larry, Moe, Wally, Beaver, Shemp, and Groucho. The children and turkeys giggle and gobble, and everything is gravy. As the trip comes to an end, the children leave the farm with full hearts — and bulging bellies — reminding people and poultry alike that there is much to be thankful for.
  • A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting. Mr. and Mrs. Moose invite all their animal friends for Thanksgiving dinner and the only one missing is Turkey. When they set out to find him, Turkey is quaking with fear because he doesn’t realize that his hosts want him at their table, not on it.

  • I Am the Turkey by Michele Sobel Spirn. Mark’s class is putting on a Thanksgiving play, and Mark is going to be the turkey! He is very excited — until his big brother, Tim, tells him what the turkey’s real role in the first Thanksgiving dinner was. If Mark can’t find a way to get out of being the turkey, he could be a dead duck! Author Michele Sobel Spirn and illustrator Joy Allen cook up a hilarious holiday feast for beginning readers.

  • The Know-Nothings Talk Turkey by Michele Sobel Spirn. Doris, Morris, Norris, and Boris return to celebrate Thanksgiving in an uproarious romp through cherished holiday traditions that leaves them thankful for the most important thing of good friends.

  • Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade by Melissa Sweet. From Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet comes the perfect Thanksgiving Day picture book. Let’s have a parade! Meet the master puppeteer who invented the first balloons for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Melissa Sweet brings to life the inspirational story of the puppeteer who invented the giant balloons floating in the sky during the annual parade celebrating Thanksgiving. The Caldecott Honor artist brilliantly captures the essence of Tony Sarg, a self-taught immigrant with a fascinating imagination. The collage illustrations coupled with Sweet’s storytelling portray Sarg’s joy in his childhood inventions and his ingenious balloon creations that still bring delight to viewers around the country. This nonfiction illustrated book will capture the hearts of all ages. “This clever marriage of information and illustration soars high

  • Cranberry Thanksgiving by Wende Devlin. Today was Thanksgiving, Grandmother’s favorite day of the year. The cooking was done and her famous cranberry bread was cooling on the wooden board. Every year Grandmother invited a guest for dinner and allowed Maggie to do the same. “Ask someone poor or lonely,” she always said.

  • One Is a Feast for Mouse: A Thanksgiving Tale by Judy Cox. Perfect for Thanksgiving, this warm and humorous picture book gently reminds us to give thanks for the little things. The Thanksgiving feast is over. Leftover turkey and pumpkin pie litter the table. Mouse peeps out of his hidey-hole and spots a small green pea. the perfect feast for one mouse. Yes, one green pea, one red cranberry, one plate of mashed potatoes, and one roasted turkey, that should make a very fine feast for Mouse. But can he get it all back to his hidey-hole?

            

  • I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie by Alison Jackson. I know an old lady who swallowed a pie, a Thanksgiving pie, which was really too dry. And with that the feast begins! After the pie the old lady swallows a whole squash, all of the salad, and the entire turkey! Will this holiday feast end in humor or disaster?

  • Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving by Laurie Halse Anderson. We the people of Canada. Almost Lost Thanksgiving. Yes. That’s right! Way back when “skirts were long and hats were tall” Americans were forgetting Thanksgiving, and nobody seemed to care! Thankfully, Sarah Hale appeared. More steadfast than Plymouth Rock, this lady editor knew the holiday needed saving. But would her recipe for rescue ever convince Congress and the presidents? Join acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson on a journey of a woman and a pen that spanned four decades, the Civil War, and five presidents, all so you could have your turkey and eat it too!

  • Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano. Turkey is in trouble. Bad trouble. The kind of trouble where it’s almost Thanksgiving . . . and you’re the main course. But Turkey has an idea–what if he doesn’t look like a turkey? What if he looks like another animal instead? After many hilarious attempts, Turkey comes up with the perfect disguise to make this Thanksgiving the best ever!

  • The Thanksgiving Door by Debby Atwell. When Ed and Ann’s turkey dinner burns, they think their Thanksgiving is ruined. But what appears to be a disaster becomes a blessing in disguise when Ed and Ann unknowingly intrude on an immigrant family’s own Thanksgiving celebration at their new restaurant, The New World Café. Once Grandmother silences her despairing family and invites the unexpected customers to join them, they all share an evening of friendship, good food, and lots of dancing—reminding everyone that Thanksgiving is about opening one’s heart in welcome to the strangers who become friends and the disappointments that bring unexpected joys.

  • Arthur’s Thanksgiving by Marc Brown. Celebrate Thanksgiving with Arthur! When Arthur is picked to direct his school’s Thanksgiving play, all his friends beg him for the lead role. But not everyone can be the star, and someone has to be the turkey! Can Arthur find the perfect lead, the perfect turkey, and save the day?

  • Thanksgiving on Thursday by Mary Pope Osborne. Summary Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Take a trip back to the first Thanksgiving with Jack and Annie and the Magic Tree House– the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time! It’s a time for giving thanks when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to 1621 on the first Thanksgiving Day. The Pilgrims ask them to help get things ready. But whether it’s cooking or clamming, Jack and Annie don’t know how to do anything the Pilgrim way. Will they ruin the holiday forever? Or will the feast go on? The Magic Tree House series has been a favorite for over 25 years and is sure to inspire a love of reading—and adventure—in every child who joins Jack and Annie!

  • Thanksgiving Mice! by Bethany Roberts. A group of mice put on a play to commemorate the first Thanksgiving.

  • The Thanksgiving Surprise by Peggy Archer. It’s Thanksgiving and two pilgrim brothers are hunting for a turkey to cook and gobble up for dinner. After all, the Thanksgiving meal always means turkey. Doesn’t it? No matter what Father and Brother say, the little pilgrim is not so sure. 
  • Turkey Surprise by Peggy Archer. It’s Thanksgiving and two pilgrim brothers are hunting for a turkey to cook and gobble up for dinner. After all, the thanksgiving meal always means turkey. Doesn’t it? No matter what Father and brother say, the little pilgrim is not so sure. Can he convince his older brother that a stuffed turkey doesn’t have to be the centerpiece of their dinner? Meanwhile, the turkey is doing his hilarious best to escape becoming the main course!

  • Molly’s Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen. A modern Thanksgiving classic about an immigrant girl who comes to identify with the story of the Pilgrims, as she seeks religious freedom and a home in a new land. As Molly nears her first Thanksgiving in the New World, she doesn’t find much to be thankful for. Her classmates giggle at her Yiddish accent and make fun of her unfamiliarity with American ways. Molly’s embarrassed when her mother helps with a class Thanksgiving project by making a little doll that looks more like a Russian refugee than a New England Pilgrim. But the tiny modern-day pilgrim just might help Molly to find a place for herself in America. The touching story tells how recent immigrant Molly leads her third-grade class to discover that it takes all kinds of pilgrims to make a Thanksgiving. Originally published in 1983, Molly’s Pilgrim inspired the 1986 Academy Award-winning live-action short film.

  • A Plump and Perky Turkey by Teresa Bateman. When the people of Squawk Valley find themselves without a turkey for their Thanksgiving feast, they hatch a plot to lure one into They’ll advertise for a “model” turkey to pose during a turkey-themed arts-and-crafts fair. Once the model is finished posing, he’ll make the perfect main course for the Squawk Valley Thanksgiving feast. But the citizens of Squawk Valley don’t plan on meeting up with a turkey as sly as Pete―a bird so clever, he just may outsmart them all!

  • Feast for 10 by Cathryn Falwell. Enjoy this classic counting book and lively read-aloud featuring a family shopping for food, preparing dinner, and enjoying a meal together. Count from one to ten—then count again! What does it take to make a feast for ten hungry people? Shopping, cooking, setting the table—everyone in this loving family pitches in to create a colorful and joyful feast. Lively read-aloud text paired with bright collage illustrations.

  • Turk and Runt: A Thanksgiving Comedy by Lisa Wheeler. Turk’s parents are proud of him, the biggest, strongest, most graceful bird at Wishbone Farm. “He’s a dancer,” says his mother. “He’s an athlete,” says his father. “He’s a goner,” says his little brother, Runt. But no one ever listens to Runt — even after people with seasonal plans and roasting pans begin showing up at Wishbone Farm, or even after the juiciest turkeys are chosen, one by one. “Chosen for what?” Turk asks. No one wants to hear Runt’s answer. But you will laugh at what he has to do to get the family’s attention. They are, after all, turkeys. And rarely has a story about them been told with such warmth and cleverness. Or with such witty pictures.

  • Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson. What better way for Bear to say thanks, than to have a big dinner with all his friends! Bear has come up with the perfect way to say thanks—a nice big dinner! When Bear decides to throw a feast, his friends show up one by one with different platters of delicious food to share. There’s just one Bear’s cupboard bare! What is he to do? Karma Wilson’s playful text and Jane Chapman’s charming illustrations bring to life this celebration of family and friendship. Young readers will delight in discovering the special gift Bear has to share.

  • The Berenstain Bears and the Prize Pumpkin by Stan & Jan Berenstain. Count your blessings with the Berenstain Bears! Includes bonus stickers! This Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about what they should truly be thankful for. Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic from Stan and Jan Berenstain. It’s November, and the Bear family are entering the Thanksgiving Festival’s Big Pumpkin Contest. Will winning be the only thing that matters, or will the Bear family learn about the true meaning of Thanksgiving? Includes over 50 bonus stickers!

  • Sarah Gives Thanks: How Thanksgiving Became a National Holiday by Mike Allegra. During the nineteenth century, Sarah Josepha Hale dedicated her life to making Thanksgiving a national holiday, all while raising a family and becoming a groundbreaking writer and women’s magazine editor. Sarah Hale’s inspiring story, accompanied by luscious watercolor illustrations, tells the tale of one woman who wouldn’t take no for an answer.

  • Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving by Eric Metaxas. Native American Squanto returns home ten years after being sold into slavery to find his entire village gone, but God makes him an intricate part of the Thanksgiving story by placing the English-speaking Squanto just where the Pilgrims land in the New World.

            

  • This First Thanksgiving Day: A Counting Story by Laura Krauss Melmed. Countdown to Thanksgiving! This beautiful picture book counting story celebrates the very first Thanksgiving Day with vibrant illustrations and lively verse. Follow the Pilgrim and Wampanoag friends as they prepare for a great feast, and along the way look for the bold turkey on every page. And for the very sharp eye, there are all sorts of surprises hidden in the art! “A refreshing look at an American tradition that reinforces the spirit of the holiday.

  • The Thanksgiving Story by Alice Dalgliesh. In this festive Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, Alice Dalgiesh brings to life the origin of the Thanksgiving holiday for readers of all ages. Giles, Constance and Damaris Hopkins are all passengers aboard the crowded Mayflower, journeying to the New World to start a new life. Things get a little more cramped when their baby brother Oceanus is born during the passage. However, when they arrive, there are even worse challenges to face as the Pilgrims are subjected to hunger, cold, and sickness that put their small colony in great danger. With the help of the Native Americans though, they might just be able to survive their first year in this strange land—and have a November harvest to celebrate for generations!

  • Thank You, Thanksgiving by David Milgrim. In this exuberant Thanksgiving story, a little girl goes on a last-minute errand for her mother. Along the way, she thanks all the familiar things she loves—her warm boots, the song of the birds, the pretty clouds in the November sky. And when she gets home from her errand, her family thanks her for what she has brought. David Milgrim’s spare, repetitive text and colorful, contemporary illustrations are perfect for beginning readers, and leave no doubt about how much there is in the world to be thankful for!

  • The Memory Cupboard: A Thanksgiving Story by Charlotte Herman. For Katie, nothing compares to Thanksgiving at Grandma’s. There are the aunts and uncles, whom Katie loves to see each year. But a cherished object is broken at dinner, and Katie blames herself for spoiling the day.

  • Five Silly Turkeys by Salina Yoon. Kids will love the silly Thanksgiving turkeys in this fun counting book full of silly turkeys doing very silly things! From twirling on a dance floor to being chased by a bee to tanning in the sun, these are no ordinary Thanksgiving turkeys. The rhyming adventure makes for a fun read-aloud, and the tail feathers add a sensory element to the book as they crinkle when touched and are easy to grab for tiny hands turning pages. This shiny fabric–tabbed book is a holiday treat that is sure to be gobbled up quickly.

  • Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message by Chief Jake Swamp.A traditional Iroquois celebration of the beauty and spirit of Mother Earth, as told by a contemporary Mohawk chief. For as long as anyone can remember, Mohawk parents have taught their children to start each day by giving thanks to Mother Earth. Also known as the Thanksgiving Address, this good morning message is based on the belief that the natural world is a precious and rare gift. The whole universe – from the highest stars to the tiniest blade of grass – is addressed as one great family. Now readers of all ages can share in this tribute to the environment, adapted especially for children by Chief Jake Swamp, whose efforts to share this vision of thanksgiving take him all over the world. Chief Swamp’s inspirational message, along with Erwin Printup, Jr.’s unforgettable landscapes, make Giving Thanks a timeless celebration of the spirit of nature.

  • Squanto’s Journey: The Story of the First Thanksgiving by Joseph Bruchac. In 1620 an English ship called the Mayflower landed on the shores inhabited by the Pokanoket people, and it was Squanto who welcomed the newcomers and taught them how to survive in the rugged land they called Plymouth. He showed them how to plant corn, beans, and squash, and how to hunt and fish. And when a good harvest was gathered in the fall, the two peoples feasted together in the spirit of peace and brotherhood. Almost four hundred years later, the tradition continues

  • The Great Turkey Race by Steve Metzger. Cassie, Wing, and Ollie all want to be Thanksgiving Turkey! They decide to have a contest to see which of them Farmer Joe should pick. Is it going to be a happy Thanksgiving for all?

  • Pilgrims by Mary Pope Osborne. Trailer. Learn the true story of Thanksgiving with the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time, Magic Tree House! Track the facts with Jack and Annie in this nonfiction companion to Magic Tree House #27: Thanksgiving on Thursday ! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #27: Thanksgiving on Thursday , they had lots of questions. What was it like to sail on the Mayflower? Why did the Pilgrims chose Plymouth? How did they survive in their new home? What did they really eat at the first Thanksgiving? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7;

  • A Pioneer Thanksgiving: A Story of Harvest Celebrations in 1841 by Barbara Greenwood. A unique hybrid of fact, fiction and activities lets you join a pioneer family as they celebrate Thanksgiving in 1841.

  • Dora’s Thanksgiving by Sarah Willson. It’s Thanksgiving, and Dora and her family and friends are ready to celebrate. What is Dora thankful for? Take a look inside Dora’s Thanksgiving and find out!

 

  • Rivka’s First Thanksgiving by Elsa Okon Rael. More than anything, Rivka wants to celebrate Thanksgiving. She has learned all about the holiday in school and knows her family has a lot to be thankful for in America. But Rivka’s parents are Jewish immigrants from Poland, and they wonder what Pilgrims and Indians have to do with them. Is Thanksgiving really a holiday for Jews?Rivka’s grandmother, Bubbeh, decides to take over: She will bring Rivka to see the Rabbi Yoshe Preminger — and whatever the Rabbi concludes, Rivka will have to live with. Rivka knows that Thanksgiving is a holiday for all Americans, from all backgrounds and religions. But how can she convince the esteemed Rabbi Preminger? Elsa Okon Rael and Maryann Kovalski bring the bustling Lower East Side to life in this heartwarming story. Set in the 1910s, “Rivka’s First Thanksgiving” is about respecting old traditions while embracing new ones, about giving thanks and celebrating freedom in America. Perhaps most important, Rivka’s story teaches us that even the wisest adults have something to learn from children.

  • HALLOWEEN BOOKS: Ghosts and goblins and monsters—oh, my! While you’re dreaming up costumes, carving pumpkins, buying candy and participating in your favorite Halloween traditions, break out a good book (or five) to help your kids get into the spooky spirit for the big day. Not only is it good holiday fun, but experts also say that reading age-appropriate scary books to kids lets them experience emotions like fear and anxiety from the safety of their home—and helps them learn how to navigate through them. Not sure what to read? We’ve compiled  some children’s Halloween books to make this super easy for you. Looking for some children’s books about grandparents? If you need something for Grandparents Day or just to add some diverse characters to your read “alouds”, here’s something for you. Both fiction and nonfiction stories are perfect for kids for all ages.  You can borrow these books from the library or consider purchasing them.
  • Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson.  This fun family read-aloud is the perfect way to start Halloween celebrations and an ideal gift book. A sweet story of quick wits, friendship, and inclusivity from the creators of The Gruffalo! The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch’s hat, then her bow, and then her wand!  Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom.  But is there room on the broom for so many friends?  And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon? Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the creators of many beloved picture books including The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s Child, The Snail and the Whale, and The Spiffiest Giant in Town.
  •  Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson.  This fun family read-aloud is the perfect way to start Halloween celebrations and an ideal gift book. A sweet story of quick wits, friendship, and inclusivity from the creators of The Gruffalo! The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch’s hat, then her bow, and then her wand!  Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom.  But is there room on the broom for so many friends?  And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon? Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the creators of many beloved picture books including The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s Child, The Snail and the Whale, and The Spiffiest Giant in Town.
  • Trick or Treat on Scary Street by Lance Bass. From musical superstar Lance Bass, this quirky and surprising Halloween story is perfect for trick-or-treaters who love extra tricks and treats.Come one. Come all. Come follow thirteen trick-or-treaters down Scary Street. Dare to stop at the vampire’s lair? Tempted to take a bite of the witch’s delight? How about a peek inside a ghostly haunt? Who will make it to the end . . . and what last trick (or treat) awaits? Celebrate the thrills and chills of the season with this unforgettable trip down Scary Street! This engaging Halloween story appeals to young readers who love scary stories and anyone looking for Halloween books for kids. Parents and kids alike are in for a treat with this Lance Bass book as the *NSYNC star brings his creative flair and love of Halloween to the world of scary stories for kids ages 4 to 8. Trick or Treat on Scary Street is a must-have for families who eagerly anticipate the Halloween season and enjoy sharing in its playful frights together.
  • Creepy Carrots! By Aaron Reynolds. In this Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favorite treats are out to get him.Jasper Rabbit loves carrots—especially Crackenhopper Field carrots. He eats them on the way to school. He eats them going to Little League. He eats them while walking home. Until the day the carrots start following him…or are they? Celebrated artist Peter Brown’s stylish illustrations pair perfectly with Aaron Reynold’s text in this hilarious picture book that shows it’s all fun and games…until you get too greedy.
  • I’m Looking for a Monster! By Timothy Young. In this Pop-up Novelty book one little boy is looking for a monster. But not just any monster! Big, small, furry, horned, scaly, and feathery monsters all file through one by one, until finally our little boy finds the one he wants. Tabs, wheels, and gate-fold pages make for interactive fun! Tim Young’s wacky menagerie of monsters is illustrated in silhouette against brightly colored backgrounds and literally pops off the page in a variety of fun novelty elements.

  • Can You See What I See? On a Scary Scary Night: Picture Puzzles to Search and Solve Hardcover by Walter Wick.  Trailer. In this latest addition to the hugely successful CAN YOU SEE WHAT I SEE? series, acclaimed photographer Walter Wick welcomes readers out for some spooky search-and-find fun! Co-creator of the popular I SPY series, Walter Wick is at it again. Mr. Wick dazzles the senses with spooky scenes that achieve new levels of aesthetic excellence! This book offers readers lots of search and find fun as they peer through pages and pages of brilliant photographic compositions looking for fascinating toys and objects. This highly collectable book is a must.
  • Frankenstein Takes the Cake by Adam Rex.  No one ever said it was easy being a monster. Take Frankenstein, for instance: He just wants to marry his undead bride in peace, but his best man, Dracula, is freaking out about the garlic bread. Then there’s the Headless Horseman, who wishes everyone would stop drooling over his delicious pumpkin head. And can someone please tell Edgar Allan Poe to get the door already before the raven completely loses it? Sheesh. In a wickedly funny follow-up to the bestselling Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, Adam Rex once again proves that monsters are just like you and me. (Well, sort of.) Part 1;  Part 2; Part 3; Part 4; 
  • Los Gatos Black on Halloween by Marisa Montes. Follow los monstruos and los esqueletos to the Halloween party in this bilingual poem written by Marisa Montes, with illustrations by award-winning author and illustrator Yuyi Morales. Under October’s luna, full and bright, the monsters are throwing a ball in the Haunted Hall. Las brujas come on their broomsticks. Los muertos rise from their coffins to join in the fun. Los esqueletos rattle their bones as they dance through the door. And the scariest creatures of all aren’t even there yet! This lively bilingual Halloween poem introduces young readers to a spooky array of Spanish words that will open their ojos to the chilling delights of the season. Los Gatos Black on Halloween is a 2007 Bank Street – Best Children’s Book of the Year, the winner of the 2008 Pura Belpre Medal for Illustration and a Pura Belpre Honor Book for Narrative.
  • Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Halloween with Pumpkins, Costumes, and Candy  by Deborah Heiligman. Trick or treat? Celebrate Halloween is definitely a real treat. Vivid images and Deborah Heiligman’s lively, inviting text illuminate the spookiest night of the year. The book lets readers explore Halloween celebrations around the globe as it uncovers the rich history of this holiday, the creepy creatures that come to life in the night, and the origins of such customs as dressing up in costume, carving jack-o’-lanterns, and trick-or-treating. Readers will witness Halloween bonfires in Ireland believed to be the birthplace of the holiday. Halloween parades in Japan, a costumed pooch in the U.S., and a pumpkin patch by the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Halloween folklore, food, games, costumes, and traditions all combine in a most bewitching brew.
  • Tucker’s Spooky Halloween by Leslie McGuirk. Oh, what to be for Halloween? A determined Tucker rolls out a very creative costume in a funny story young children will surely appreciate.”HE’S SO-O-O-O-O CUTE!” Tucker’s owner always dresses him as something cute for Halloween, like a pumpkin with a little orange hat. But this year Tucker doesn’t want to be cute — he wants to be spooky! Why does his owner insist that he wear a silly cowboy costume? Looks like it’s time for Tucker to put his paws to the cause and turn into something scary before the trick-or-treaters arrive! Little ones will laugh at this earnest pup’s efforts to make just the right statement on Halloween night.
  • How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? by Margaret McNamara. Mr. Tiffin and his students explore skip counting and estimation in a fun pumpkin-themed classroom experiment! This book makes a wonderful read-aloud companion to any math or science curriculum, and it’s a fun way to reinforce counting skills at home. “How many seeds are in a pumpkin?” Mr. Tiffin asks his class as they gather around the big, medium, and small pumpkins on his desk. Robert, the biggest kid, guesses that the largest one has a million seeds; Elinor, sounding like she knows what she’s talking about, guesses the medium one has 500 seeds; and Anna, who likes even numbers better than odd ones, guesses that the little one has 22. Charlie, the smallest boy in the class, doesn’t have a guess. Counting pumpkin seeds is messy business, but once the slimy job is done, to everyone’s surprise, the smallest pumpkin has the most seeds! As Charlie happily exclaims, “Small things have a lot going on inside of them.”
  • The Ugly Pumpkin by Dave Horowitz. Perfect for the changing seasons, this wacky twist on The Ugly Duckling is a great read for Halloween and Thanksgiving. The Ugly Pumpkin has waited all through October for someone to take him home, but no one wants him. He doesn’t look like other pumpkins. So the lonely Ugly Pumpkin leaves the patch in search of a place where he’ll fit in. By the time Thanksgiving arrives, he discovers the truth about who he is–but it’s not what he expected!
  • Bats at the Library by Brian Lies.  Frolic through the library with Caldecott honor winner and New York Times best-selling creator Brian Lies’ adorable bats.  This nighttime escapade is part of the award winning Bat Book series, perfect for bedtime reading as well as budding book lovers on Halloween and all year round. Can it be true? Oh, can it be? Yes!—Bat Night at the library! The enchantment of story time is near—come bats, come one and all, and gather around for the tale of the night. Roam the book-filled halls on this inky evening as the bats wander around the library and cause all sorts of mischief. Brian Lies’ joyful critters and their nocturnal celebration cast library visits in a new light. Even the youngest of readers will want to join the batty book-fest.
  • Where’s My Mummy? By Carolyn Cimi.This gently spooky read-aloud treat is also a satisfying bedtime book — sure to delight the youngest reader on many a deep, dark night.Little Baby Mummy wants just one more game of hide-and-shriek with Big Mama Mummy before bedtime. The night is deep and dark, full of friendly creatures that click their clacky teeth and whoosh past on flippy-floppy wings. But who will comfort Little Baby Mummy if a small, scritchy-scratchy someone gives him a scare? Big Mama Mummy, of course! Fresh, comical illustrations complement this ever so- slightly suspenseful story with a satisfying ending.
  • Ghost Who Was Afraid of the Dark-Follow by Sara Conway. As he Celebrates his First Halloween with all his Monster Friends and Discovers how to be Brave by  Sara Conway. Follow Boo the Ghost as he celebrates his first Halloween with all his Monster friends! He is a shy little ghost and quickly realizes he is afraid of many things. Read as Boo discovers to be brave in this adorable, spooky story! With charming illustrations and a glow-in-the-dark cover, Ghost Afraid of the Dark is sure to delight young readers. 
  • Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: You’re My Little Nightmare book by Grace Baranowski. Celebrate your little nightmare with this rhyming book featuring some of your favorite characters from Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas! USA Today Bestselling Title! Disney Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas: You’re My Little Nightmare is a hauntingly adorable board book to share with your littlest Tim Burton fan! With chunky pages for little hands and die-cut shapes of characters from Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, children will love the cute illustrations of Jack, Sally, Oogie Boogie, Lock, Shock, and Barrel, and Sandy Claws (aka, Santa Claus). This endearing board book with rhyming text that celebrates a parent’s love for their child is a wonderful read for Halloween or any time.
  • Shake Dem Halloween Bones by Mike Reed. It’s Halloween night. The city is quiet. The city is still. But as the lights go down, the music comes up – and the guests start to arrive at the hip-hop Halloween ball! And oh, what a party it is. Told in hip-hop rhyming text, L’il Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, Tom Thumb, and all of their fairy-tale friends come together for a rapping, stomping, shaking Halloween romp. Scoo-bee-doo-bee-doo-wah. Yeah!
  • Five Little Pumpkins: A Fall and Halloween Book for Kids by Dan Yaccarino.  A wickedly fun rhyming treat! With bouncy, rhyming text in verse from the classic nursery rhyme and bold, dynamic illustrations from acclaimed author-illustratorDan Yaccarino, Five Little Pumpkins is a must-have Halloween board book! Roll along with the pumpkins and their spooky friends as they get into some spirited Halloween fun. The perfect gift for little pumpkins everywhere.Five Little Pumpkins sitting on a gate. The first one said, “Oh my, it’s getting late!”
  • The Halloween Tree: Build New Traditions with This Funny and Imaginative Holiday Book for Children by Susan Montanari. A charming, funny, and heartwarming kids Halloween picture book that will help to start a new seasonal tradition. Perfect for kids or any young child in your life that wants to celebrate the spookiest season of the year. Everyone knows most young saplings dream of becoming Christmas trees. But one grumpy, old tree who doesn’t like lights, decorations, or people is determined to be different. Get ready to meet the Halloween Tree! This book is not your average holiday book and is sure to warm the hearts of kids and adults-alike as a gnarly tree finds his place in the world. This festive tale will have all youngsters shouting “Trick or tree!” with glee and decorating their own Halloween trees by the final page. The perfect Halloween gift for all kids alike!
  • The Night Before Halloween by Natasha Wing. It’s time for Halloween! Celebrate the holiday with this family fun read-aloud, a delightful seasonal entry in Natasha Wing’s best-selling series. Little monsters and goofy goblins take center stage in this silly, spooky spin on Clement C. Moore’s beloved poem. But what will happen on Halloween when the monsters come face to face with human trick-or-treaters in this fun-filled book by the author of The Night Before Easter?  A perfect gift to get young readers excited for this festive fall holiday! 
  • The Scariest Story You’ve Ever Heard (Scariest Silliest Stories) by Ron Keres. 2022 Readers’ Choice Book Awards GOLD MEDAL WINNER! Step into a world of spooky delight with The Scariest Story You’ve Ever Heard. This award-winning and whimsical rhyming read-aloud is a must-have for fans of B.J. Novak’s The Book with No Pictures and Aaron Reynolds’ Creepy Crayon!.Darkness falls. Strange noises fill the air.When the power goes out on one stormy night, two brothers embark on a daring quest to uncover the source of the mysterious sounds. But what they discover is far from what they expected, leading to a twist that will leave readers giggling with delight. With enchanting illustrations by Arthur Lin that capture both the eerie and the comical, this story is perfect for young readers aged 3 to 8 (grades K-3) seeking thrills and laughs alike. Whether it’s Halloween, a cozy night indoors, or an adventurous camping trip, The Scariest Story You’ve Ever Heard is sure to entertain and delight readers of all ages!
  • The Monster at the End of This Book by Jon Stone. Read along as Grover begs you not to turn the page — because there is a monster at the end of this book! Lovable, furry old Grover is distressed to learn that there’s a monster at the end of this book! He begs readers not to turn the pages, but of course kids feel they just have to see this monster for themselves. Grover is astonished–and toddlers will be delighted–to discover who is really the monster at the end of the book!
  • How to Catch a Witch by Alice Walstead. A  bestseller from the hit How to Catch series! Do YOU have what it takes to snatch a Halloween witch? It’s Halloween night and something doesn’t seem quite right… When the How to Catch Kids head out to trick-or-treat, there are ghosts, goblins, and ghouls everywhere! Our heroes discover a witch on a broom has opened a magical portal that lets out spooky creatures all over the neighborhood. Follow along in this frightfully fun story as they set zany traps for the witch to close the portal and save Halloween before all the candy is gone! This book is a treat sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos. The perfect Halloween gift or basket stuffer that kids ages 3-7 will love! You’ve been waiting all year long to trick-or-treat with friends. But wait―a witch is on the loose! We’ll catch her before night’s end!
  • Behind the Mask by Yansook Choi. Halloween is coming. Trailer. “What are you going to be?” the children ask one another. Kimin says he will be his grandfather. “Going as an old man is not very scary,” they tease. What the children don’t know is that Kimin’s grandfather was a Korean mask dancer. And Kimin doesn’t know that the mask holds a secret for him. With vibrant illustrations, Yangsook Choi joins Korean and American folk traditions in her story about a boy who finds a link to his grandfather, behind the mask. Behind the Mask is a 2007 Bank Street – Best Children’s Book of the Year.
  • It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown by Kara McMahon. Trailer. Spooky tricks and hilarious treats abound in this retelling of the beloved Halloween special that comes with holographic foil and embossing on the cover! Celebrate Halloween with Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang! It’s Halloween night, which means costumes, trick-or-treating, bobbing for apples…and waiting for the Great Pumpkin. Linus is certain that the Great Pumpkin will rise out of the pumpkin patch to bring toys to all the children of the world. Could this be the year that it finally happens? Find out in this stunning storybook with an embossed cover with holographic foil!
  • Horrible Harry at Halloween by Suzy Kline. Horrible Harry and his classmates all love Halloween. Everyone wears a costume to school-even Miss Mackle. Every Halloween Harry shocks his classmates with his scary costume. In kindergarten he was a bloody Count Dracula, in first grade he was the Loch Ness Monster, and in second grade he was a slithering snake. So everyone in Room 3B can’t wait to see what Harry is going to be this year-and they’re in for a really big surprise! “Fans will welcome the characters . . . #and the# classroom, where learning is as much fun as the tricks and treats!” 
  • Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve: A Magic Tree House Merlin Missions Book Paperback by Mary Pope Osborne. Make story time a little spookier with the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time! Every visit to the magic tree house leads to a time-travel adventure! Jack and Annie are summoned once again to the fantasy realm of Camelot. There, Merlin the Magician tells them that the Stone of Destiny has been stolen. The answer to its disappearance lies within a haunted castle. With a young magician named Teddy, Jack and Annie take on the challenge in an adventure that takes them to new heights and places they couldn’t even imagine! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #30, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #2: Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve.  Chapter 1 & 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; 

  • Goosebumps by R.L. Stine. Trailer. Discover the original bone-chilling adventures that made Goosebumps one of the bestselling children’s book series of all time! Have you got Goosebumps yet? If not, you soon will! This creep collection will thrill you, frighten you, and keep you on the edge of your seat. Inside you’ll find ten tales of slimy monsters, horrifying mummies, malicious lawn gnomes, and of course, Slappy – the scariest ventriloquist dummy you will ever meet!
  • Monster Trouble! by Lane Fredrickson. Nothing frightens Winifred Schnitzel—but she DOES need her sleep, and the neighborhood monsters WON’T let her be! Every night they sneak in, growling and belching and making a ruckus. Winifred constructs clever traps, but nothing stops these crafty creatures. What’s a girl to do? (Hint: Monsters HATE kisses!) The delightfully sweet ending will have every kid—and little monster—begging for an encore.
  • Stumpkin by Lucy Ruth Commins. From the critically acclaimed author and illustrator of A Hungry Lion comes a unique Halloween story about a stemless pumpkin who dreams of becoming a jack-o-lantern. Stumpkin is the most handsome pumpkin on the block. He’s as orange as a traffic cone! Twice as round as a basketball! He has no bad side! He’s the perfect choice for a Halloween jack-o-lantern. There’s just one problem—Stumpkin has a stump, not a stem. And no one seems to want a stemless jack-o-lantern for their window. As Halloween night approaches, more and more of his fellow pumpkins leave, but poor Stumpkin remains. Will anyone give Stumpkin his chance to shine?
  • I Spy Spooky Night: A Book of Picture Riddles by Jean Marzollo. Trailer. This  bestseller I Spy Spooky Night is here with a fun design and brain twister riddle section at the back of the book. Get ready to I Spy in a haunted house with lots of creepy riddles to solve! Kids of all ages will enjoy a fun and spooky exploration as a trickster skeleton beckons readers from room to room to I Spy for mice, spiders, candles, bats, jack-o’-lanterns, bones, and so much more! From its rickety gate to its cobwebbed attic, this haunted house contains 13 spooky and spectacular photographs. There is a spooky graveyard, a mysterious laboratory, a garden of ghoulies — each page has rhyming puzzles with eerie objects to find.
  • Brunhilda’s Backwards Day by Shawna J.C. Tenney. Brunhilda the witch loves making trouble. Each morning, she wakes up on the wrong side of the bed, puts on her ugliest dress, eats spider mush for breakfast, and brushes her teeth with candy. Then she looks in the mirror and happily observes, “You are utterly repulsive!” As soon as she leaves the house, she begins to spread her misery. No one is safe from her rainy-day spells or her wart-growing charms! But one night, Brunhilda’s cat makes trouble instead. When Brunhilda wakes up that next morning, she is on the right side of the bed. All she can find to wear is a fluffy pink ball gown. And her spider mush is replaced with oatmeal; her candy replaced by toothpaste! The day has gone completely backwards. What will happen when Brunhilda casts her all-time favorite misery-inducing spells?This is a silly story about how sometimes being nice can be more rewarding than being mean. Brunhilda may decide to keep some of her warts in the end, but she’s a changed witch. Waking up on the wrong side of the bed just doesn’t work for her anymore.
  • Ghosts in the House! By Kzuno Kohara. This book is just the right mix of sweet and scary for the youngest trick-or-treaters. At the edge of town lives a clever girl with a spooky problem: Her house is haunted! Luckily, she happens to be a witch and knows a little something about taking care of ghosts. She catches them, puts them in the washing machine, airs them out to dry, and gives them new lives as sofa covers, table cloths, and, of course, bed sheets to cozy up under. Fresh and charming illustrations in dynamic orange, black and white bring this resourceful heroine and these spooky ghosts to life.
  • The Monsters’ Monster by Patrick McDonnell.  A cheeky monster story with a Zen-themed twist about appreciating the small joys that life has to offer, from Caldecott Honor winner and MUTTS comic creator Patrick McDonnell. A frightfully amazing book to read. Once upon a time, there were three little rascals who thought they were the BIGGEST, BADDEST monsters around. Then along came an even BIGGER monster who changed their minds. And all it took was two little words…”Thank you!”
  • Leo: A Ghost Story by Mac Barnett. A Best Illustrated Book of 2015. You would like to be friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can’t even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost. When a new family moves into his home and Leo’s efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. That is how he meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight. That is how Leo and Jane become friends. And that is when their adventures begin. This charming tale of friendship—from two of the best young minds in picture books: the author of the Caldecott Honor–winning Extra Yarn and the illustrator of the Bologna Ragazzi Award–winning Josephine—is destined to become a modern classic that will delight readers for years to come.
  • I Am a Witch’s Cat by Harriet Muncaster. In this whimsical picture book, a little girl believes her mother is a good witch—and she is a special witch’s cat! After all, every good witch needs a black cat. Together, this playful girl and her loving mom are a perfect twosome, whether they are mixing potions, growing magical plants, or dreaming of wild broomstick rides under a full moon. For each dazzling spread, author-illustrator Harriet Muncaster handcrafted three-dimensional scenes out of paper and mixed media, then photographed them for a truly distinctive look. With each turn of the page, parents and kids will love discovering all the rich details in the miniature world Muncaster has created. With plenty of witchy magic and sparkle, this warm story is sure to become a Halloween treat that will be enjoyed throughout the year.
  • Happy Halloween, Witch’s Cat! By Harriet Muncaster. A little girl believes her mother is a good witch, and she is a special witch’s cat. Together, they’re out to find the perfect Halloween costume. But what could be better than being a witch’s cat? To create the whimsical world of Witch’s Cat, author-illustrator Harriet Muncaster handcrafted miniature three-dimensional scenes using paper, foil, fabric, and other materials, then photographed them for a truly magical look. Readers will love discovering all the dazzling, tiny details in the charming world Muncaster has created. With plenty of witchy magic and sparkle, this not-too-spooky story is a Halloween treat that will be enjoyed throughout the year.
  • Boo! Haiku by Deanna Caswell. A witch, a bat, a skeleton, a jack-o’-lantern, a ghost, and other Halloween friends are all hiding in the pages of this clever book. Deanna Caswell’s playful haiku cleverly hint at the creatures revealed after each turn of the page while Bob Shea’s bright illustrations capture the scary silliness. Enjoy frights that delight while enjoying the satisfying rhythms of haiku. Here’s a spooky haiku just for you! broom across the moon; pointed hat at the window; hair-raising cackle; Can you guess who from this haiku? Gorgeous poetry, vibrant illustrations, and masterful use of the page turn.
  • Frank the Seven-Legged Spider by Michaele Razi. A fun-read aloud picture book about a spider who loves to weave amazing artistic webs, only to wake up one day to discover he’s missing a leg. Is he still a spider if he only has seven legs? His question is answered as his search for his missing leg takes readers on an adventure that is sure to bring a smile even to those wary of spiders. Frank loves being a spider, especially the part that involves having eight glorious legs. But one morning Frank wakes up missing a leg. One of his friends exclaims, “I barely recognize him!” Another friend asks, “Are you still a spider, Frank?” Is he still a spider? Frank doesn’t know. A funny and heartfelt quest filled with surprises ensues as Frank searches for his leg and the answer to his identity.
  • Oliver and Amanda’s Halloween by Jean Van Leeuwen. Oliver and Amanda Pig begin preparations for an entertaining Halloween holiday by making their costumes, getting a pumpkin for a jack-o’-lantern, and going trick-or-treating.
  • Vampirina Ballerina-A Vampirina Ballerina Book by Anne Marie Pace. Oh, to be a ballerina! It’s a challenge for any kid, but even more so if you happen to be a vampire like Vampirina. Read the books that inspired the hit Disney Junior series! Madame says, “Always move with your head held high.” But that’s not so easy when you’ve spent your entire life dreaming of becoming a ballerina, and you’re a vampire. First of all, you have to find a class that meets at night. Then you have to figure out how to perfect your form when you can’t see yourself in the mirror? And of course it’s an issue when your smile scares the other dancers. But Vampirina is learning all the right moves. It’s only a matter of time until she twirls her way into the spotlight!
  • Mouse’s First Night at Moonlight School by Simon Puttock. A reassuring look at feeling shy on the first day in the classroom. It’s Mouse’s first night at Miss Moon’s Moonlight School but she is shy, too shy to even say hello. Luckily, with help from Miss Moon and her new friends Bat, Cat, and Owl, a game of hide-and-seek makes Mouse feel right at home.
  • Dog and Bear: Tricks and Treats by Laura Vaccaro Seeger. Dog and Bear are back for three more stories, all centered around Halloween, in this fourth installment of the beloved series, Tricks and Treats. Ready for a treat? How about a trick or two? Dog and Bear return in these Halloween stories that are sure to delight their many fans and win them new ones. Join them as they search for the perfect costume, hand out candy to trick-or-treaters (or not!), and then go trick-or-treating themselves in this next installment by award-winning author Laura Vaccaro Seeger.
  • Pick a Pumpkin by Patricia Toht.  This is a joyful, energetic celebration of a Halloween tradition. Pick a pumpkin from the patch. Tall and lean or short and fat. Vivid orange, ghostly white, or speckled green, might be just right. Pairing a wonderfully rhythmic read-aloud text with expressive retro illustrations, author Patricia Toht and illustrator Jarvis capture all the excitement and familial feeling of a favorite holiday tradition. Readers will be happy to follow along with each step, from picking out the perfect specimen at the pumpkin patch (be sure to stop for cider and toffee apples) to carting it home, scooping out the insides, carving a scary face, and finally lighting a candle inside — savoring the familiar ritual of transforming an ordinary pumpkin into a one-of-a-kind glowing jack-o’-lantern.
  • The Witch Next Door by Norman Bridwell. Two small children quickly discover the good qualities of their unusual next door neighbor.
  • Boo Who? By Ben Clanton. A shy little ghost who’s new to the group has trouble fitting in — until his special talent comes to the fore. Boo is new. And even if the other kids are welcoming, it can be scary being new, especially for a shy ghost who can’t play any of their games. (“You tagged me? Oh, sorry. I couldn’t feel it.”) Can Boo find a way to fit in and make friends with the rest of the group? From the creator of Rex Wrecks It! comes a funny story about feeling invisible — and finding a way to be seen and appreciated for who you are.
  • Scared of the Dark? It’s Really Scared of You by Peter Vegas. Scared of the Dark? It’s Really Scared of You is a picture book that playfully unpacks a common childhood fear. You may be afraid of the dark . . . but did you know that the dark is actually afraid of YOU? It’s true! The dark spends its days hiding from the light in your underwear drawer. The dark thinks you look scary. And the dark may be difficult to see when the sun goes down, but it also has its fair share of redeeming qualities.
  • Sir Simon: Super Scarer by Cale Atkinson. A delightful, funny story of friendship, ghost chores, a spooky house and a professional haunter.Meet Sir Simon, Super Scarer. He’s a professional ghost who has been transferred to his first house. And just in time! He was getting tired of haunting bus stops and forests and potatoes. And to top it off, this house is occupied by an old lady — they’re the easiest to haunt! But things don’t go as planned when it turns out a KID comes with this old lady. Chester spots Simon immediately and peppers him with questions. Simon is exasperated. . . until he realizes he can trick Chester into doing his ghost chores. Spooky sounds, footsteps in the attic, creaks on the stairs — these things don’t happen on their own, you know! After a long night of haunting, it seems that maybe Chester isn’t cut out to be a ghost, so Simon decides to help with Chester’s human chores. Turns out Simon isn’t cut out for human chores either. But maybe they’re both cut out to be friends.
  • Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak.  Caldecott MedalWinner, 1964. Maurice Sendak’s Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children’s books of all time. A must for every child’s bookshelf. This iconic story has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. When Max dresses in his wolf suit and causes havoc in the house, his mother sends him to bed. From there, Max sets sail to an island inhabited by the Wild Things, who name him king and share a wild rumpus with him. But then from far away across the world, Max smells good things to eat. Let the wild rumpus continue as this classic comes to life like never before with new reproductions of Maurice Sendak’s artwork. Astonishing state-of-the-art technology faithfully captures the color and detail of the original illustrations. Sendak himself enthusiastically endorsed this impressive new interpretation of his art. 
  • I Love My Fangs! by Kelly Leigh Miller. Is a vampire still a vampire if his fang is all wobbly? Find out in this funny and endearing spin on the classic first lost tooth story.Young Dracula loves his fangs. They are pointy. They are sharp! They are a cherished family trait. So one day, when a fang wiggles…and jiggles…and falls loose, Dracula doesn’t know what to do. He tries pushing it back in. Then taping it. Then sticking it.Because a vampire can’t have only one fang!…Right?
  • Grimelda: The Very Messy Witch by Diana Murray.Grimelda’s house may not be tidy, but it’s cozy, and that’s just the way she likes it. She also likes pickle pie. There’s only one problem—she can’t find the main ingredient in her messy house! Readers who enjoyed Norman Bridwell’s classic The Witch Next Door will love this funny, charming story about the everyday life of a witch. With a repeating refrain and lively, rhyming text, Grimelda: The Very Messy Witch is perfect for reading aloud with a child at Halloween as well as all year round, or for an emerging reader to enjoy on their own. The vibrant illustrations by Crafty Chloe illustrator Heather Ross provide plenty of fun things for readers to discover on repeated reads.
  • Herbert’s First Halloween by Cynthia Rylant. Herbert is deeply doubtful about his first Halloween—but with a little help from his dad and a special tiger costume, Herbert might just find confidence on Halloween night. Together, father and son practice roaring, carve a pumpkin, and venture out in search of candy. And by the end of the night, Herbert finds his doubts have melted away. A sweet introduction to Halloween and to being brave, this book is sure to delight the youngest of trick-or-treaters.
  • The Scariest Book Ever by Bob Shea.  A silly (and actually not TOO scary!) story perfect for Halloween read-alouds, from favorite funny man Bob Shea! “A delight for kids who have graduated from Hervé Tullet’s work and such classics as There’s a Monster at the End of This Book.  Reader beware! This is the scariest book ever! Or so claims its melodramatic ghost narrator. Go ahead and turn the page, but don’t expect him to come with you. Anything might pop out of that black hole in the middle of the forest! What do you mean, it’s just a bunny? Well, it’s probably a bunny with big fangs! Despite the ghost’s fear-mongering, none of the animal characters seem very scary at all…. What’s up with that? Many delights—such as surprises after the page turns, a wildly over-the-top narrator, and perfect punch lines for readers to anticipate—make this book a scream for both kids and parents.
  • Wolfie the Bunny Hardcover by Ame Dyckman. Families of all kinds will delight in this sweet bestselling tale of new babies, sibling rivalry, bravery, unconditional love…and veggies!The Bunny family has adopted a wolf son, and daughter Dot is the only one who realizes Wolfie can–and might–eat them all up! Dot tries to get through to her parents, but they are too smitten to listen. A new brother takes getting used to, and when (in a twist of fate) it’s Wolfie who’s threatened, can Dot save the day?
  • A Tiger Called Tomás  by Charlotte Zolotow. This book features Spanish words and phrases! When Tomás and his family moved to a new house on a new street, he took it into his head that the new people might not like him. “Of course they’d like you,” his mamá said. “Why wouldn’t they? ¿Por qué no?” But Tomás didn’t answer. Tomás’s Mom encourages him to go out and meet the kids in his neighborhood, but Tomas is too shy. Instead, he sits on his stoop, watching the world go by. But on the night of Halloween, opportunity arrives in the form of a tiger costume, complete with a mask that hides his identity. He can go trick-or-treating without anyone knowing it’s him. But Tomás will soon discover his costume doesn’t hide him quite as well as he thinks.

2. Create Together: Puzzles, Crafts, Drawing and Constructing 🧩 

Make a Pilgrim Hat – Directions

3. Explore, Engage & Interact Together 🌍

    

4. Healthy Living: Movement & Nutrition 👭

  • Halloween isn’t always about sugary sweetness. Sometimes it’s savory and occasionally creepy…but it’s always scary good. These Halloween dinner ideas and party food ideas are a total scream. We start off cautiously, with adorable Halloween appetizers and only slightly spooky Halloween main dishes. But WARNING: You will not be able to un-see some of these ghastly, ghastly dishes. They will haunt your dreams of dinner! Try out some of the following recipes.
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5. Reflect: Thoughts of the Day About Learning 💭

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