Halloween is a wonderful time for kids and adults alike. We give over fully to our imaginations at Halloween because we know that spooky can be fun and spooky can be silly! If you are looking for some spooky, silly, fun books to put in your ducklings’ trick or treat bags, look no further:
The Monsterator
By: Keith Graves
When he entered a dusty costume store, one that he hadn’t seen before, he got what he’d bargained for—and more. Enter the Monsterator if you dare. Put a coin in the slot—but beware! Join Master Edgar Dreadbury as he discovers the Monsterator, a machine that changes people into monsters in this spooky Halloween adventure. (Publisher’s Marketing)
Not Very Scary
By: Carol Brendler
Melly is a brave little monster who is not afraid of anything. She loves surprises, and when her fun-loving cousin invites her over for a big surprise, Melly excitedly sets out for a visit. On her way, she notices skittish skeletons, a coal-black cat, and even ghoulish goblins following her. But Melly is not scared, no she’s not! Well, maybe just a teensy bit. (Publisher’s Marketing)
I’m Not Scared!
By: Jonathan Allen
WHOOO’s afraid of the dark? Not Baby Owl! He’s taking a moonlight stroll through the woods, and for some reason he can’t figure out, every animal he sees tells him not to be scared. Can Baby Owl convince them that owls are meant to be out at night? And that it’s really OWLY, his stuffed toy, who’s frightened—not him? Kids will love this adorable, reassuring follow-up to the bestselling I’m Not Cute! and I’m Not Ready! (Publisher’s Marketing)
I’m Looking for a Monster
By: Timothy Young
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. (Publisher’s Marketing)
Where’s My Mummy?
By: Carolyn Crimi
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. (Publisher’s Marketing)
The Spooky Wheels on the Bus
By: Elizabeth J. Mills
The Spooky Wheels on the Bus is a humorous Halloween-themed version of the classic song The Spooky Wheels on the Bus…with a few ghoulish tricks and treats up its sleeves! Count from One Spooky Bus up to Ten Goofy Ghosts as this Halloween ride races through town picking up a few unsuspecting passengers along the way. (Publisher’s Marketing)
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. Adam Rex once again proves that monsters are just like you and me. (Well sort of.) (Publisher’s Marketing)
Cinderella Skeleton
By: Robert D. San Souci
Meet Cinderella Skeleton, as sweetly foul as only a ghoul can be. Poor Cinderella has no one to help her hang the cobwebs and arrange dead flowers—certainly not her evil stepsisters. But the Halloween Ball is just around the corner…Will Cinderella find happiness at last? (Publisher’s Marketing)
Little Boo
By: Stephen Wunderli
The leaves fall, the wind blows, and one little pumpkin seed tries and tries to be scary. But he doesn’t scare anyone…not the snowflakes in winter, not the bees in spring, not even the watering
can!
The wind tells him to be patient—he’ll be scary soon enough. But waiting is hard. Will the little seed ever be really, truly scary?
This simple story is more than a fun Halloween read—it is a heartwarming tale perfect for any child who can’t wait to grow up. (Publisher’s Marketing)
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