Kicking off a new graphic series with a seriously relatable young witch, this title introduces Jazzy, who is unfortunately the least magical witch in her sorcery school. She’s trying her best to develop her broom-riding skills, but she just doesn’t feel that spark… until she gives cycling a try and finds both a talent and … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 25: Jazzy the Witch in Broom Doom by Jessixa Bagley
Ever been in one of those moods where you just feel fed up with everything and everyone? The ghostie shouting the title on the cover of this adorable picture book sure is. Fortunately, the prickly poltergeist has a good friend reminding them that it’s impossible to hate EVERYTHING, not when there is so much to … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 24: I Hate Everything! by Sophy Henn
In this companion to Sardà's previous The Three Sisters picture book, readers meet a lonely young girl named Carmela, who is struggling to adjust to the changes in her older sister Franca since the latter made some new (and mean) friends. Going for a long walk, she happens upon a strange tower, within which lives … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 23: The Witch in the Tower by Júlia Sardà
Fans of Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault’s classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom will be excited that the letters are returning for some Halloween fun and mischief! Remixing the classic to incorporate spooky themes without compromising the educational benefits of early alphabet recognition, this seasonal treat is a delight. Thank you to SimonKIDS for sending … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 22: Chicka Chicka Tricka Treat by Julien Chung
Ivan isn’t like the other vampires in his family: he loves the sun, his friends are all humans, and he prefers a plant-based diet. So when his fangs come in, he’s desperate to hide it from the world so that he doesn’t get sent to vampire night school… especially since that would mean leaving the … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 21: First Kiss with Fangs by Marker Snyder
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