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Not-Too-Scary Halloween Treats for Kids
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The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of AnythingThe Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams
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The old lady, pursued by some far-too-animated clothes and an eerie jack-o-lantern, solves her scary problem very nicely.
GeorgieGeorgie by Robert Bright
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all of the Georgie books, about a shy little ghost, are WONDERFUL, packed with Bright's atmospheric drawings of a nostalgic New England town.
Ten Timid Ghosts (Read With Me Paperbacks)Ten Timid Ghosts (Read With Me Paperbacks) by Jennifer O'connell
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This backward-counting book features well-written rhyming text and some very funny illustrations.
Pumpkin MoonPumpkin Moon by Tim Preston
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Gorgeous illustrations highlight a nearly wordless book about jack-o-lanterns floating through the Halloween night.
Skeleton HiccupsSkeleton Hiccups by Margery Cuyler
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Skeleton can't stop hiccuping in this cheerfully macabre little story.
The Vanishing Pumpkin (Sandcastle Books)The Vanishing Pumpkin (Sandcastle Books) by Tony Johnston
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Funny, quirky tale with Tomie De Paola's great art.
The Teeny-Tiny WomanThe Teeny-Tiny Woman by Paul Galdone
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We all remember this creepy tale from childhood, right? Give me my bone ...
Scary, Scary HalloweenScary, Scary Halloween by Eve Bunting
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honestly, the text is nothing that special, but Jan Brett's art is spectacular. In spite of the title, it's really not that scary -- except for the kittens hiding under the front porch, watching the trick-or-treaters arrive.
My Monster Mama Loves Me SoMy Monster Mama Loves Me So by Laura Leuck
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Awwww. Even monsters love their babies.
The Little Scarecrow BoyThe Little Scarecrow Boy by Margaret Wise Brown
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Not scary at all (unless scarecrows give you the creeps ...), with outstanding art.
One Halloween NightOne Halloween Night by Mark Teague
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Small-town trick-or-treaters defeat bullies with some most unexpected help.
Wobble the Witch CatWobble the Witch Cat by Mary Calhoun
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Wobble can't balance on his mistress' broom, and she comes up with a very modern solution.
Dorrie and the Halloween PlotDorrie and the Halloween Plot by Patricia Coombs
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All of Patricia Coombs' books are about Dorrie the little witch are enchanting.