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Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day Eight: Troubling Tonsils by Aaron Reynolds, illustrated by Peter Brown

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Middle grade fans of Jasper Rabbit—hero of Reynolds and Brown’s previous Creepy! trilogy—will be excited to sink into the first title in this chapter book spin-off series! Troubling Tonsils follows Charlie Marmot, whose soon-to-be-removed tonsils are displaying some ominous behaviors! A perfect mix of silliness and genuinely creepy vibes, spooky kids will love this creepy … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day Eight: Troubling Tonsils by Aaron Reynolds, illustrated by Peter Brown

Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day Seven: The Forest of a Thousand Eyes by Frances Hardinge, illustrated by Emily Gravett

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This illustrated middle grade novel introduces Feather, who lives in a community struggling for survival against their greatest foe: the surrounding malevolent Forest that threatens to swallow them whole. Yet after a fateful encounter with a stranger, Feather must brave the hostile wilds to recover a precious artifact for her people. This nature dystopia was … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day Seven: The Forest of a Thousand Eyes by Frances Hardinge, illustrated by Emily Gravett

Book Birthdays: Notable New Releases for The Week (9/7)

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Happy book birthday to these new releases from our pals at Prestel, Beach Lane Books, and Candlewick! 🥳 🎈 🎁 Featuring:🎂 WHEN I FEEL LONELY by Britta Teckentrup🎂 DINKY THE TINYSAUR by Maggie Edkins Willis🎂 THE TINKERERS by Caroline Carlson🎂 BUNNS RABBIT by Alan Barillaro🎂 THE VANISHING OF LAKE PEIGNEUR by Allan Wolf, illustrated by Jose … Continue reading Book Birthdays: Notable New Releases for The Week (9/7)

Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day Six: This Little Monster by Dori Elys, illustrated by Kathryn Selbert

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For the littlest Halloween fans, this delightful little board book is a sweet treat. A play on “This Little Piggy,” readers join a community of monsters, ghouls, and spooky sorts as they prepare for a Halloween celebration. In the artwork, a shy little ghost peers from the shadows, hoping for an invitation. Adorable seasonal fun … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day Six: This Little Monster by Dori Elys, illustrated by Kathryn Selbert