Fifth in the Spirited series, this title follows main character Liv as she gets to the bottom of what’s going on with her werewolf pup pal, Howl. Tired of being labeled as “adorable,” Howl is ready to turn full werewolf, but he’s not sure how. Can Howl find his howl? Spooky and sweet, this graphic … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 20: Spirited: Howl at the Moon by Liv Livingston, illustrated by Glass House Graphics
As Aggie settles into her first solo living situation, she is miffed to find that her new home is already occupied by a disrespectful spirit. The ghost’s irritating habits are driving Aggie up the wall, yet the specter has no interest in compromising. So, what to do with an ill-mannered, ghoulish roommate? A tic-tac-toe showdown, … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 19: Aggie and the Ghost by Matthew Forsythe
While this title isn’t new this year, it’s such a perennial favorite of ours that we didn’t dare leave it off our list! A retelling of a classic Tyrolean (i.e., from the Austrian state of Tyrol) folktale, THE SKULL tells the tale of a lonely talking skull living in an abandoned manor, and the little … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 18: The Skull by Jon Klassen
What’s a better price than free? When aspiring musician Margot finds an abandoned synthesizer with the titular sign, she sees it as her path to songwriting success. Of course, a cardboard sign is maybe not always the best source for reliable information… This middle grade graphic novel is a fantastically funny yet touching ghost story, … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 17: Free Piano (Not Haunted) by Whitney Gardner
Tomorrow is the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month! We were fortunate enough to check out these amazing children’s books by Hispanic creators. Featuring:🎶 LITTLE REBELS by Yuyi Morales🎉 THE POLAR BEAR AND THE BALLERINA by Eric Velasquez🪅 LOST ON DOLL ISLAND by Cassandra Ramos-Gomez🎶 FRIDAYS ARE FOR CHURROS by Jenny Alvarado🎉 MARISOL MCDONALD AND … Continue reading Hispanic Heritage Month Recommendations!
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