Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 11: This Year, a Witch! by Zoey Abbott

No one likes to be pigeonholed, and the little one at the center of this hilarious picture book is no exception. After years of being bedecked in “cute” costumes, she’s ready for something truly terrifying this year: a witch! This silly yet sweet title perfectly captures the voice of a precocious kiddo with big ideas, … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 11: This Year, a Witch! by Zoey Abbott

Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 10: Pumpkin and Beetle: Two Vampire Cats by Jannie Ho

In the creepy/cozy town of Hallowsville, besties Pumpkin and Beetle are surprised to find that everyone but them has been obsessed with the latest comic book. Not wanting to be left out, they must embark on some eerie enterprising to raise the cash needed for a copy. This early graphic novel was an absolute delight, … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 10: Pumpkin and Beetle: Two Vampire Cats by Jannie Ho

Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day Nine: Spirit Service by Sarena and Sasha Nanua

When the arts program at Raveena’s school is cut for budgetary reasons, she is bereft. That is, until she and her friends discover a telephone that allows them to speak to ghosts, and they come up with a brilliant plan: a service that connects the deceased with their living loved ones to help them move … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day Nine: Spirit Service by Sarena and Sasha Nanua

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

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