Picture Book Wednesday: Halloween Picture Books (2)

Just a few books to get you in the mood for Halloween!

For one little boy, Halloween is the best and the worst night of the year. He's counting down the sleeps. I love how this book incorporates so many Halloween ideas: haunted houses, scary movies, corn maze, picking out your costume, and all that CANDY!

I loved this book - it's cute and the illustrations are amazing. I love how the book gets closer to the house with every new day. 

It's Halloween night and Hazel has the hiccups. Magic and hiccups do not mix! Hazel calls her friend to help but nothing they do can scare her enough. Will she ever get rid of them?

This rhyming book is simply adorable and perfect for Halloween.

What happens if you're too cute to be scary? She tries to find her Halloween self, but nothing she tries works.

She's stunned to find that everyone is delighted to see her at the Halloween party. And she realizes that she's perfect just the way she is.

One little girl is tired of being thought of as cute on Halloween. This year, she's decided to be a scary witch.

This is a fun story about changing up Halloween. Is there such a thing as too scary? 

* Book sent for review

What do you do when it's close to Halloween?

This cute rhyming story shares step by step instructions for an amazing Halloween - complete with decorations, costumes, and sweet treats. 

* Book sent for review

These peas are getting ready for Halloween. What costume will they be? There are so many options.

I enjoy this series; I was happy to hear of a Halloween story. This rhyming story has so many costume options. This is a cute book.

* Book sent for review 

Picture Book Review: Halloween Books

Here a few Halloween books that came late to the library last year:

When one little girl's Halloween plans are forced to change, she investigates what everyone else is doing before making her final plans.

I love how Janelle investigated everyone's plans and then created a plan for herself.  It was fun to see everyone's Halloween traditions. I loved how everything turned out. 

It's the time of year when the wall between our world and the spirit world is at it's thinnest. Sam and his friends celebrate Samhain.

It's an interested look at a not-well known (to me) holiday. I liked the end note that talks about Samhain and it's connection to Halloween. There are also some spells at the back of the book. 

Finn, a ghost, is scared to go out on Halloween and then misses his favorite candy. He's so sad that he decides that next Halloween he will join his family. He works hard all year to face his fears. He starts small and works up to bigger moments. Will he be able to go out?

This was a great book about all the scary things in the world and about facing your fears. There are setbacks and hard moments. But everyone has those. This book can be great for discussion about fears and how to work with them.

It's almost Halloween and there's so much to do to get ready for the big day!

What are your favorite Halloween traditions? This book covers them all with bright illustrations that readers will want to pour over. 

 

This board book will get readers ready for Halloween.

This super cute book has soft charming illustrations and a fun cast of characters.

As nature starts to change and fall arrives, it's time to start prepping for Halloween. There's so much to do!

This was a charming Halloween story about all the built-up excitement about waiting for the day to arrive. The art is unique and fun to pour over. 

** this book is much older, but it's new to me.

Picture Book Review: Halloween Books (2)

I needed to update our library Halloween collection, so I purchased several popular characters books. Here are some that I've purchased for the library and some sent for review.

I reviewed a bunch last week, check out that post here.

Clever Little Witch:

What happens when you wish to get rid of your little brother but the spell backfires?

You might find out he's not so terrible after all.

Happy Halloween Little Critter:

A lift the flap book shows off Little Critter's friends at a Halloween Party.

Creepiest Sleepover Ever:

I enjoyed this sleepover about friendship, Ghoul Guides, and secrets. What might be scary to you isn't always scary to someone else.

At the Old Haunted House:

A Counting book where three children head into an old house, with monsters getting ready for a party. A really fun book with great illustrations.

Halloween or Bust:

What happens when your cute costume becomes a disaster?

Fancy Nancy finds a way to make it all work. Fans of this series will enjoy this Halloween party story.

Most Terrible Monster of All:

This book goes from bad to worse with a new addition to the monster clan, bad behavior, and a coemption to see who can be the worst monster. A sweet funny story. It isn't directly about Halloween, but it fits with the monster theme.

Trick or Pete:

A lift the flap book revealing things that could be spooky, but are not. Fans of Pete will enjoy this one.

Micky's Halloween Treat:

Mickey and his friends are invited to a party, but they have to follow the clues to get there before the moon is full. A lift the flap book helps reveal the answers. A fun interactive story.

There's a Monster in Your Book:

Not a Halloween story, but it works because of the monster. A really fun interactive story about trying to get the monster Out of the book...mostly. 

Picture Book Wednesday: Halloween Picture Books

It's October, which means it's the perfect time to share Halloween picture books!

These are some new books for the library's collection:

The 12 Days of Halloween

What happens the 12 days before Halloween?

There's so much fun and excitement to be had.

A cute Halloween story.

Max and Mo's Halloween Surprise

Max and Mo are driving each other crazy, but luckily they have some fun when they escape. And they get ready for Halloween.

Sparkle and the Pumpkin Monster

A day at the pumpkin patch takes a turn when Sparkle is scared of...the Pumpkin Monster.

A sweet book about being a good friend and being scared.

We're Going on a Goon Hunt

Just like a bear hunt...but with a Halloween Twist.

Lots of fun with great pictures!

Frankenstein Doesn't Wear Earmuffs

Halloween costumes just aren't the same when you have to wear coats or earmuffs...

Everyone knows that.

A funny picture book about Frankenstein battling his parents and the elements.

Pick a Pumpkin

A sweet story about carving your pumpkins just in time to trick or treat. Perfect for getting into the fall mindset.

Loved the illustrations of this book.

Wanted: Witch's Cat

A cute story about a witch finding the perfect cat for her witchy needs.

Great message about friendship and animals.

Cookie Boo:

These cookies go on a scaring adventure - trying to scare everything in sight - but they don't like being scared themselves. 

Loved these illustrations!

Christopher Pumpkin

What happens when a cute pumpkin must scare everyone?

A fun twist on being scared.

Picture Book Review: Halloween Books

I needed to update our library Halloween collection, so I purchased several popular characters books. Here are some that I've purchased for the library.

Trick Arrr Treat: 

A Pirate's trick or treating experience. Great for the pirate language and the fun illustrations.

The Night Before Halloween:

A cute fun story with a familiar rhyme 

Peppa's Halloween Party:

Just another Halloween party - fans of Peppa Pig will enjoy this one.

Fancy Nancy's Ghostly Halloween:

Trick or Treating takes a turn when imagination takes over.

Luke and Lottie: It's Halloween

The twins get ready for Halloween and a night of trick or treating.

Happy Haunting:

Not everyone enjoys scary times, but friendship shines through in this book.

Where's My Mummy:

A gentle read about a small mummy who has lost his/her/their parent. This book talks about fear and what might you be afraid of...

Also makes a cute bedtime read.

Pink or Treat:

This one had fun problem solving, superhero costume and mentality, a librarian moment (gotta love that!), and strong community ties. I really enjoyed this one.

Splat the Cat: What Was That?

Lift the Flap story that reveals spooky items because the friends are in a dark scary house, but their imagination gets the better of them and most of the objects are every day objects. It was cute. 

Stay Tuned next week for another edition of Halloween Books.

Book Display Ideas: Halloween and Horror

I've been checking out Pinterest for some fun Halloween/Horror displays. Here's what I found. All the pins are linked. I'm not sure what I'll go with, but I like these ideas:

Once Upon a Crime

Killer Thrillers

Horror Books

Haunted Houses

Zombies 

Ghosts

More Ghosts

Slime and monsters

Slime and Nightmares

Cobwebs

More Cobwebs

Even more spiderwebs