Horns, Tails, Spikes, and Claws by J. Elizabeth Mills

From coffin-syrup to graveyard shifts, you’ll be all wrapped up in this entertaining romp.įarrar, Straus and Giroux | July 17, 2012 | Ages 3 and up | 32 pages Whatcha Wanna Be? A Halloween Story & Songīy Amy Rogell illustrated by Monica SuskaĪ novelty board book shaped like a pumpkin, which captures the fun decision-making process of which costume to wear for Halloween. This is a book for all you hardworking mummies mommies out there! Simple rhyming text, verbal puns and ghoulish illustrations shed light (and shadows) and humor on the grueling life of a mother and her lasting devotion to her families.

Schwartz & Wade | July 10, 2012 | Ages 0-3 | 22 pages Working Mummies It can be hard to curtsy while wearing a cape however, the ever-smiling vampire practices, practices, practices and becomes a real ballerina along with all of her fellow human classmates.ĭisney-Hyperion | Aug| Ages 2 and up | 40 pages Duck & Goose, Find a Pumpkinĭuck and Goose are so endearing, especially as they take readers on a lighthearted guessing game of “find the pumpkin.” With lovely Autumn colors, this oversized board book edition will be a favorite amongst toddlers and babies. LeUyen Pham’s watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations are entertainingly adorable! With chubby little thighs, big wide eyes (and a hint of sparkle on the striking cover), she captures the sweetness and awkwardness of a new ballet student, Vampirina Ballerina. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers | Aug| Ages 4 and up | 40 pages Vampirina Ballerinaīy Anne Marie Pace, illustrated by LeUyen Pham Black and white with bursts of Halloween orange, the illustrations are creepy and alluring all at the same time-Brown is brilliant! With just the right amount of scare factor for young readers, this is an excellent choice for a spooky and fun read-aloud. “ The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch in this clever picture book parable about a rabbit who fears his favorite treats are out to get him.” Reynolds and Brown have the winning combination of wacky and eerie in this wonderfully absurd new picture book. Creepy Carrots!īy Aaron Reynolds, illustrated by Peter Brown New and notable picture and board books that bring the right amount of thrill for a Halloween read.

Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review

Horns, Tails, Spikes, and Claws by J. Elizabeth Mills