With the sunny days of summer hitting their peak, it’s lovely to engage in all the traditional summer activities that the season offers every year. But what if your young reader is a little bit… spooky? Then I have one word for you: Summerween! For kids and families who love injecting some chills and thrills … Continue reading Terrifically Terrifying Summerween Reads for Spooky Kids and Families!
New article on Bookstr! The creepy and frightening isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay! Check out these new releases that celebrate the cuter and cozier side of Halloween for little readers. Read the article here!
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
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
Yes, you read that right: the master of horror and the king of surrealist children’s books come together for this spine-tingling retelling of the classic folktale. King imbues the timeless tale of a lost brother and sister fending off a ravenous witch with a creeping sense of foreboding, which is perfectly paired with Sendak’s evocative … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Book Countdown, Day Two: Hansel and Gretel by Stephen King, illustrated by Maurice Sendak
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