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I’m The Scariest Thing In The Castle (Kevin Sherry)

October 29, 2017Leave a comment

Hello, friends! Our book today is I’m The Scariest Thing In The Castle by Kevin Sherry, a spooky and silly story that’s pure Halloween fun. Meet the vampire bat! He’s the scariest thing in the castle! He’s scarier than the spiders and the ghosts, scarier than the werewolf and the witch, scarier than the mummy … Continue reading I’m The Scariest Thing In The Castle (Kevin Sherry)

Rules Of The House (Mac Barnett)

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017Leave a comment

Hello, friends! Today's book is Rules Of The House, written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Matt Myers, a spooky lesson in the importance of knowing when to follow the rules and when to break them. Ian loves to follow the rules. He is tidy, well-mannered, and always packs a toothbrush. His sister Jenny, on … Continue reading Rules Of The House (Mac Barnett)

Creepy Carrots! (Aaron Reynolds)

December 14, 2016March 26, 2022Leave a comment

Hello, everyone! Our book today is Creepy Carrots!, written by Aaron Reynolds and illustrated by Peter Brown, the tale of a rabbit who finds himself the subject of a spooky mystery! Jasper Rabbit loves carrots, and none are better than the carrots that grow wild in Crackenhooper Field. He always grabs a few to munch … Continue reading Creepy Carrots! (Aaron Reynolds)

Halloween Sky Ride (Elizabeth Spurr)

October 31, 2016November 3, 2016Leave a comment

(Note: This review was delayed due to a family illness) Halloween Week, Day 7: Happy Halloween! Unfortunately, we spent our Spooky Day this year feeling very, VERY under the weather, so no costumes or trick-or-treating for us. However, we did get to celebrate in one way: by reading our last Halloween Week book, Halloween Sky … Continue reading Halloween Sky Ride (Elizabeth Spurr)

Never Say Boo! (Robin Pulver)

October 29, 2016October 30, 2016Leave a comment

Halloween Week, Day 5: Hello, everyone! Today, we read Never Say Boo!, written by Robin Pulver and illustrated by Deb Lucke, the story of a very different little boy learning that sometimes it's better to stand out than blend in. Gordon is new to Boonieville Elementary, and he feels out of place. At his last … Continue reading Never Say Boo! (Robin Pulver)

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