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Froggy's Halloween (Froggy)
Jonathan London
Viking
ISBN: 0-670-88449-9
Ages 3-7
Anyone who knows Froggy knows that he lives life to the fullest. As a result, Froggy can't think of anything else but finding the perfect costume for Halloween. Even when a kiss from Frogilina and a hole in his candy bag threaten to spoil the holiday, Froggy is content with treats from his mother. Celebrate the enjoyment of Halloween with this amusing picture book.
What a Scare, Jesse Bear
Nancy White Carlstrom
Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 0-689-81961-7
Ages 3-7
Picking out pumpkins, trying on costumes, and trick-or-treating with Mama and Papa are all fun Halloween activities for Jesse Bear. Jack-o'-lanterns, masks, and creatures in costumes also make the day a little scary. When Jesse Bear musters enough courage to wear his monster mask, he makes a special appearance at a party, and to his delight, frightens the guests. Young children who find themselves frightened at Halloween will take comfort in this rhyming story.
Trick or Treat Countdown
Patricia Hubbard
Holiday House
ISBN: 0-8234-1367-5
Ages 3-7
From "One haunted house groans" to "Twelve creeping cats hide," young children will count from 1 to 12 and back down again through rhyming couplets that feature all the elements of Halloween such as pumpkins, skeletons, witches, bats, and monsters. Full-page, vibrant illustrations will let readers count out the numbers. The author also reminds children throughout the text that witches, werewolves, and monsters are "All make-believe on Halloween."
Mouse's First Halloween
Lauren Thompson
Simon &Shuster
ISBN: 0-689-83176-5
Ages 3-7
In this rhyming story of Mouse's first Halloween, he encounters such things as flickering lights and unexplained noises, and ponders the source of these frightening events. Brightly colored illustrations in oranges and dark blues offer clues, while Mouse's repetitive question, "What could it be?" lets children guess the answer. Mouse discovers by the end of the story that being a little scared, but knowing that creepy noises and creatures can be explained is part of the fun of Halloween. This charming picture book encourages children's interactions and eases their fears.
Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet
Diane de Groat
Morrow
ISBN: 0-688-15767-X
Ages 4-8
Gilbert decides to be a Martian Space Pilot, Captain Zigg, for Halloween, and he does not want anyone to copy him, least of all his younger sister, Lola. When their costume bags get switched, however, Gilbert ends up with Lola's ballerina costume for the school costume parade. Although first embarrassed, Gilbert turns out to be uniquely dressed among myriad Captain Ziggs. De Groat's watercolor illustrations reveal the full range of Gilbert's emotions, including the frustrations and rewards of sibling relationships.
The Best Halloween Hunt Ever
John Speirs
Scholastic
ISBN: 0-439-19259-5
Ages 5-9
In the tradition of Where's Waldo?, children must find spiders, pumpkins, black cats, odd creatures, and other Halloween symbols in eleven scenes ranging from a classroom and a neighborhood to a haunted house and a backyard party. Colorful two-page spreads filled with designs make the task challenging. Children are sure to scan carefully for all the objects, but for moms and dads, answer keys are provided.
Aunt Eater's Mystery Halloween (An I Can...
Doug Cushman
HarperCollins
ISBN: 0-06-027804-8
Ages 5-8
In this early reader chapter book, Aunt Eater dresses as a detective for Halloween, and it turns out to come in handy. When a monster eats Wally's father, a ghost appears, and a piano plays on its own, Aunt Eater solves the mysteries. The last chapter involves Aunt Eater in a mystery of her own, and this time it is up to the readers to solve it.
John Pig's Halloween
Jan L. Waldron
Dutton
ISBN: 0-525-45941-3
Ages 4-8
While the other pigs ready themselves for Halloween night, John Pig feigns tiredness and stays behind. Not fatigued, but actually scared, as well as lonely and bored, John Pig carves a pumpkin. To his surprise, a witch and her cat show up on his doorstep looking for monstrous treats. Soon the entire kitchen is a party for all the Halloween ghosts and goblins, and John Pig is no longer frightened. When his pig friends return with pity for John Pig who spent Halloween night alone, children will know the secret of John Pig's fantastic party.
A Know-Nothing Halloween (I Can Read...
Michele Sobel Spirn
HarperCollins
ISBN: 0-06-028186-3
Ages 5-8
Doris, Boris, Morris, and Norris, four best friends, are--well, let's just say they're not called the "Know-Nothings" for nothing. When Doris leaves a note saying that she is out getting ready for Halloween, Boris, Morris, and Norris are left to figure out what Halloween entails. Bobbing for apples, performing tricks for treats, and seeing ghosts leave Boris, Morris, and Norris confused until Doris returns with all the fixings for a Halloween party. Children and parents will laugh together with this humorous early reader chapter book.
One Halloween Night
Mark Teague
Scholastic
ISBN: 0-590-84625-6
Ages 4-8
When a black cat crosses in front of Wendell, Floyd, and Mona, they realize anything can happen on Halloween. This is confirmed when Wendell's mad scientist outfit turns pink, Floyd must take his little sister with them trick-or-treating, and Mona's mother makes her dress as a fairy. To top it all off, they receive odd treats like Eggplant Fizzlers and are chased the whole night by Leona and her band of witches. The trio also discovers they have powers of their own, which can outwit Leona. This Halloween night becomes a chance to dream about the possibility of impossibilities.
Angela Leeper, Educational Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public
Instruction, aleeper@dpi.state.nc.us
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