Books of the Month: Children - October
Attack of the jack-o'-lanterns
Stine, R. L, author.
2018
Looking forward to her plans for Halloween night, when she and her friend Walker will take revenge on the kids that played practical jokes on them, Drew Brockman carves scary jack-o'-lanterns that frighteningly come to life.
The big book of monsters : the creepiest creatures from classic literature
Johnson, Hal, 1972- author
2019
Profiles twenty-five monsters from mythology, folklore, and literature, from Medusa the gorgon and Polyphemus the cyclops to Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow.
Five little pumpkins
Barnard, Lucy, author
2021
A classic Halloween rhyme is brought to life with adorable illustrations in this spooky board book. Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate. The first one says, "My, it's getting late!" What tricks or treats are in store for the five little pumpkins? A classic rhyme is brought to life with adorable illustrations in this spooky board book.
The ghoul next door
Bunn, Cullen, author
2021
"Eleven-year-old Grey lives in the legend-haunted New England town of Ander's Landing, and he can't help but feel like a pair of eyes is watching his every move. He discovers odd, gruesome bits and pieces from the graveyard that are left for him as gifts like art carved from bones or jewelry made from (hopefully not human) remains. Soon Grey is caught up in something bigger than he could ever have imagined. He finds himself drawn into a strange mystery involving a race of reclusive subterranean creatures--ghouls, the eaters of the dead! Turns out, his secret admirer is a ghoul named Lavinia. An unlikely friendship forms between them. The only problem is, their friendship breaks traditions--and the punishment is a fate worse than death"--Publisher's website.
Haunted Canada. 11 : frightening true tales
Sutherland, Joel A., 1980- author
2022
In this terrifying collection of haunted stories, author Joel A. Sutherland has put together even more chilling ghost stories from all across our spooky land, including: A hateful house torments a new bride in Victoria, British Columbia -- The chime of an old clock makes a grim prediction for a family in Fredericton, New Brunswick -- The sound of mysterious footsteps signals the presence of spirits at a fire hall in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. Moody black-and-white illustrations and photographs enhance the hauntingly eerie read.
Lilla the accidental witch
Crewes, Eleanor, author, artist
2021
"Shy thirteen-year-old Lilla discovers a book of magic that reveals she is a witch, but also draws the attention of an ancient evil hidden in the woods."-- Provided by publisher.
The pug who wanted to be a pumpkin
Swift, Bella, author
2022
Peggy the pug's family are getting ready for Halloween, but Peggy's friend Chloe is too scared of monsters to look forward to trick-or-treating. Peggy can't let her best friend miss out on all the Halloween fun. She'll just have to conquer her own fears and go trick-or-treating with Chloe, to keep her safe. But first she needs the perfect costume. Peggy's bravery helps Chloe realise that monsters aren't real in this heartwarming Halloween story about overcoming fears and anxiety.
Rowley Jefferson's awesome friendly spooky stories
Kinney, Jeff, author, illustrator
2021
Grab a flashlight, crawl under the covers, and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of Rowley Jefferson's imagination. You'll meet zombies, vampires, ghosts, and much more in these comically terrifying tales. Rowley's spooky stories might leave you laughing, but beware--you could end up sleeping with the lights on!
Skeleton
Parker, Steve 1952-
2004
Discusses the evolution, structure, and function of the human and animal skeletal systems.
Trip to the pumpkin farm
Elliott, Rebecca, author, illustrator
2019
Eva Wingdale and her class are excited about their trip to Poppy's Pumpkin Farm, where every year, there is one very large, extra special, thank-you pumpkin. But on the second day of the visit the owls find that the Thank-you Pumpkin has gone missing, and the farm animals are in an uproar--so Eva and the other owls turn detective to solve the mystery of the missing pumpkin.
The witches : the graphic novel
Bagieu, Pénélope, author, illustrator
2020
Witches are real, and they are very, very dangerous. They wear ordinary clothes and have ordinary jobs, living in ordinary towns all across the world -- and there's nothing they despise more than children. When an eight-year-old boy and his grandmother come face-to-face with the Grand High Witch herself, they may be the only ones who can stop the witches' latest plot to stamp out every last child in the country!