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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

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

Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day Five: It’s Almost Time for Halloween by Maisha Oso, illustrated by Tom Knight

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If your family is like ours, Halloween decorations are going up this weekend, which makes today’s pick perfectly timed! Through bouncing rhyming text, readers follow the protagonist as they prepare for All Hallows’ Eve, from pumpkin carving to baking pumpkin-flavored treats to picking out a costume. We had so much fun with this one! There … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day Five: It’s Almost Time for Halloween by Maisha Oso, illustrated by Tom Knight

Spooky Season 31-Book Countdown, Day Four: Stitch by Pádraig Kenny

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Our pick for today is a favorite from this year, a middle grade retelling of Frankenstein with miles of heart and depth. When the wicked nephew of Professor Hardacre - Stitch’s creator - takes control of the lab, the titular reanimated hero and his friend Henry must escape and find their way in a world … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Book Countdown, Day Four: Stitch by Pádraig Kenny