I'm the Scariest Thing in the Castle by Kevin Sherry

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A little vampire bat takes stock of all the creepies in the castle and decides he's scarier than all of them! But the creepies? They're not convinced. When they play a trick to prove their point, the oh- so- boastful bat's response is as unexpected as it is exuberant. It turns out the creepies may have created a monster- an absolutely adorable one. Award winner Kevin Sherry delivers a toddler-friendly, not-so-scary Halloween read-aloud with simple text, bold and delightful art, and a lovable little bat with an uncrushable spirit.

Incarceron by Catherine Fisher

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Incarceron is a prison so vast that it contains not only cells and corridors, but metal forests, dilapidated cities, and wilderness. It has been sealed for centuries, and only one man has ever escaped. Finn has always been a prisoner here. Although he has no memory of his childhood, he is sure he came from Outside. His link to the Outside, his chance to break free, is Claudia, the warden's daughter, herself determined to escape an arranged marriage. They are up against impossible odds, but one thing looms above all: Incarceron itself is alive...

Skeleton Crew by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Andre Amstutz

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Beginning readers can follow every minute of the skeleton family's fishing vacation that gets stopped short by a gang of pirates.

Substitute Creacher by Chris Gall

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The troublemaking students of Ms. Jenkins' class arrive at school one day to discover a substitute creacher has come to put a stop to their monkey business! He regales them with mind- boggling stories about his former students who didn't follow the rules: Keith the glue- eater, Zach the daydreamer, and Hank the prankster, to name a few. But even this multi- tentacled, yellow- spotted, one- eyed monster's cautionary tales about the consequences of mischief-making can't seem to change the students' wicked ways until he reveals the spookiest and most surprising story of all: his own.

Pumpkin Trouble by Jan Thomas

Duck is going to carve a pumpkin!  There's just one problem....he's stuck.

The Story of the Jack O’Lantern by Katherine Tegen, illustrated by Brandon Dorman

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On Halloween night, we dress up in costumes, go trick- or- treating, and carve jack o'lanterns. But what is really behind these holiday traditions?

It all started with a greedy man named Jack, who made a pact with the wrong person. When it comes time for Jack to repay his debt, the deal doesn't quite end as he expected.... Katherine Tegen weaves together legend and tradition to tell the story of one of Halloween's most popular icons. 

Bone Dog by Eric Rohmann

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Gus doesn't feel like doing much after his dog Ella dies. He doesn't really even feel like dressing up for Hallowe'en. But when Gus runs into a bunch of rowdy skeletons, it's Ella - his very own Bone dog - who comes to his aid, and together they put those skeletons in their place. A book about friendship, loss, and a delightfully spooky Hallowe'en.

Me and You by Anthony Browne

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A stunningly illustrated picture book looking at both sides of the classic fairytale Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Three bears decide to go out for a walk in the park while their porridge cools. Meanwhile a little girl has lost her mum and lost her way and is walking the streets alone, until she happens upon a house. The bears arrive home and discovers several things are amiss... What will they find upstairs?

Book of Superstitious Stuff: Weird Happenings, Wacky Rites, Frightening Fears, Mysterious Myths and Other Bizarre Beliefs by Joanne O’Sullivan

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In a world where so much can be explained through science and rational thought, it's nice to know there's always a little something that escapes logic - and that no matter how educated we are, most of us still avoid walking under a ladder and feel a sense of dread when we break a mirror. But where and how did these strange ideas begin? From the curse of the lottery winners to the good feng shui of a local restaurant, this quirky, wacky, weird and wonderful collection of superstitions uncovers the truth about some of our most familiar beliefs, as well as others that are much stranger. It turns out that everywhere in the world, people still put their trust in luck, magic, and mystery.

How Do You Hug a Porcupine? By Laurie Isop, illustrated by Gwen Millward

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It’s easy to picture hugging a bunny, or even a billy goat…but how would you even begin to try to hug a porcupine? After seeing all his friends hug their favorite animals, one brave boy must grapple with this very question. Eventually he works up the courage to hug a porcupine - but the porcupine isn’t so sure he wants to be hugged! The surprise ending to this humorous tale, complete with charming illustrations, will have kids begging to hear this fun read- aloud again and again!

Inside a House that is Haunted by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, illustrated by Tedd Arnold

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Previously published as a paperback, this classic is now available as a Scholastic Reader. With illustrations that make the scariest creature look extremely funny and romping repetitive text, readers will never expect what happens when this haunted house has a trick- or- treater knock on its door. Ghosts, spiders, owls, skeletons, and monsters take turns accidentally scaring each other in this silly, slapstick story.

Six Creepy Sheep by Judith Ross Enderle and Stephanie Gordon Tessler, illustrated by John O’Brien

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A holiday counting book with rhymes and alliteration depicting how the six sheep dressed as creepy ghosts are frightened off, one- by- one, by trick- or- treaters until only one creepy sheep is left to knock on the door of a lonely barn.

The 39 Clues: Vespers Rising by Rick Riordan, Peter Lerangis, Gordon Korman, and Jude Watson

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Four powerhouse authors. Four Cahill revelations. A brave group of bestselling and award- winning authors have put their lives on the line to bring you a novel in four parts with staggering news about the Cahills... and the group that's hunting them. Lock your doors, check your phones for wiretaps, and erase your hard drives. Information is coming to you that's so hot, it's not safe to mention here.

Doodlebug: A Novel in Doodles by Karen Romano Young

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Moving is tough. Being the new kid in school is even tougher. But the hardest thing of all about the move that Doreen "Dodo" Bussey's family is making is that she suspects it might be because of her. She got into trouble at her last school. On the drive to their new home, her mother gives Dodo a blank notebook, which she uses to chronicle the move, the first days in a new city, and the ups and downs of starting a new school and making new friends. In the process, she reinvents herself as the Doodlebug. Her little sister seems to adjust to everything so easily - why is it so hard for Dodo?

My Rhinoceros by Jon Agee

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Jon Agee's funniest picture book yet! If you should ever get a rhinoceros for a pet, you're in for a surprise. It won't chase a ball. Or a stick. Or a frisbee. In fact, according to the experts, a rhinoceros does only two things: pop balloons and poke holes in kites. But don't be discouraged. As you'll discover in Jon Agee's hilarious picture book, rhinoceroses can do more - so much more - than that!

Guinea Pi: Pt Shop Private Eye Book 3: The Ferret’s a Foot by Colleen AF Venable, illustrated by Stephanie Yue

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Mr. Venezi has put up a "help wanted" sign in the pet shop. He needs someone to keep track of the animals. But more help might mean he sells more pets, and the animals will have to leave their home. Sasspants, PI(G) - fluffy- but- reluctant detective - is on the case. She fixes the signs on all the cages, but then a vandal turns turtle into turnip and fish into knish! Are the crazy ferrets behind it? The game is afoot for Sasspants and her sidekick Hamisher!

No Zombies Allowed by Matt Novak

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Monsters can be so annoying. Just ask Witch Wizzle and Witch Woddle. They will tell you horror stories about the nasty habits and bad manners of zombies, werewolves, swamp creatures, ghosts, skeletons, and vampires. Now it's Hallowe'en again. Wizzle and Woddle are planning another party - but who will they invite?

Bad Kitty Meets the Baby by Nick Bruel

Kitty's owners are home with a big surprise for Kitty. But what is it? Kitty, reeling in horror, thinks it's a... dog. The neighbor cats are convinced it's a cat. But we all know that it's really a BABY! With Nick Bruel's trademark mix of antic humor (this time involving a Kitty game show and the Kitty Olympics - which the baby wins hands down), riotous illustrations, total mayhem, and Uncle Murray Fun Facts, this may be the funniest Kitty book yet, and the one that hits closest to home.

Wonder Struck by Brian Selznick

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From Brian Selznick, the creator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret, the Caldecott Medal winner, comes another breathtaking tour de force. Set fifty years apart, two independent stories - Ben's told in words and Rose's in pictures - weave back and forth with mesmerizing symmetry. How they unfold and ultimately intertwine will surprise you, challenge you, and leave you breathless with wonder.

Ella May and the Wishing Stone by Cary Fagan, illustrated by Genevieve Cote

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One day, Ella May finds a stone that has a line going all- all- all the way around it. Surely a stone this special must grant wishes, she decides. Soon she is busy making wishes and bragging about them. When her friends want to share the fun, Ella May objects. But she soon learns that keeping the stone for herself is a sure way to lose friends. By using her imagination - much more powerful than any stone - she is able to grant everybody's wishes, including her own. Cary Fagan's witty and sharply observed story will delight young readers who are beginning to explore the pleasures and challenges of sharing and friendship.

Clementine, Friend of the Week by Sara Pennypacker, illustrated by Marla Frazee

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It's Clementine's turn to be "Friend of the Week"! She gets to be line leader, collect the lunch money, and feed the fish. Even better, the other kids will make her a booklet, full of the things they value about having her in the class. After reading her friend Margaret's booklet, Clementine begins to get nervous and a little jealous - - she has to get a great booklet now. Fortunately, she has a lot of astoundishing ideas for getting the kids to write great stuff about her. Unfortunately, just as she's working on the best one, something terrible happens to her beloved kitten Moisturizer. Worst of all, exactly when she needs a friend the most, Margaret lets her down. Or does she...?

Two is for Twins by Wendy Cheyette Lewison, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata

From chapters.ca: What makes two? All sorts of things. A bicycle's wheels. A bluebird's wings. And twins, as you can plainly see, Are just as two as two can be. This brightly illustrated board book is a buoyant, bouncy ode to the joys of twindom. Perfect for children who are twins, and just as perfect for children who aren't!

Hello Twins by Charlotte Voake

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Charlotte and Simon are twins, but they couldn't be more different. Charlotte likes to build things, and Simon likes to knock things down. Simon likes to draw shapes over and over, and Charlotte likes to copy the numbers on the clock. And they don't even look much alike! But whether upside down or right side up, these two like each other just the way they are. Here is an acclaimed tale about twins that doubles as an ode to individuality - and a celebration of sibling bonds.

Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano, illustrated by Lee Harper

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A turkey tries to hide on Thanksgiving by disguising himself as other animals on the farm.

How the Sphinx got to the Museum by Jessie Hartland

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Acclaimed author and illustrator, Jessie Hartland, beautifully presents this informative and fascinating history of the Hatshepsut sphinx: from its carving in ancient Egypt to its arrival in the hallowed halls of New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art. This is essential reading for junior Egyptologists!

Happy Halloween! By Liesbet Slegers

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The fun traditions of Hallowe'en are celebrated in this engaging picture book in which the whole family prepares for the big day. Daddy carves the pumpkin into a scary monster face, while Mommy makes pumpkin soup and pumpkin cakes with the trimmings. Everyone makes scary costumes for the neighbourhood Hallowe'en party.  Simple shapes and just the right amount of spooky suspense introduce youngsters to a favourite holiday.

Mathemagic! Number Tricks by Lynda Colgan, illustrated by Jane Kurisu

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An introduction to the magic of math that will engage even the most math- reluctant kid. With this book, math becomes magic for kids! The secrets revealed in Mathemagic will have kids outwitting everyone with their superior computational skills, mystifying friends by plucking secret numbers from their minds and learning the mathematical secrets of the ancients.

Piggies in the Pumpkin Patch by Mary Peterson and Jennifer Rofe

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While two little piggies run amok on the farm, young readers are introduced to prepositions of direction. Alliteration, assonance, and rhyme in each of the three stanzas make for a great read- aloud. 

Boom! by Mark Haddon

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From the moment that Jimbo and his best friend Charlie bug the staff room and overhear two of their teachers speaking to each other in a secret language, they know that nothing is as it seems. But what does "spudvetch" mean, and why do Mr. Kidd's eyes flicker with fluroscent blue light when Charlie says it to him? Perhaps the teachers are bank robbers speaking in code; perhaps they're spies, or aliens. Whatever they are, Jimbo and Charlie know that there is a big adventure on its way: a nuclear- powered, one- hundred- tonne one, with reclining seats and a buffet car. And as it gains speed and begins to spin out of control, it can only end one way - with a BOOM!

How they Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous by Georgia Bragg, illustrated by Kevin O’Malley

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This fascinating collection of remarkable deaths relays all the gory details of how 19 world figures gave up the ghost, including King Tut, Julius Caesar, George Washington, Edgar Allan Poe, and Henry VIII.

Thanksgiving Rules by Laurie Friedman, illustrated by Teresa Murfin

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A young boy explains the rules for getting the most out of the Thanksgiving holiday from the early bird gets the turkey to life is sweeter when you eat sweets. But even after eating his way through the buffet table, he leaves readers with the true recipe for a perfect Thanksgiving. 

Sky Sailors: True Stories of the Balloon Era by David L Bristow

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For more than a century before airplanes, people explored the sky in balloons. From 1783 to the early 1900s, aeronauts flew into storms, crossed large bodies of water, sailed over enemy armies, and soared to deadly altitudes. Illustrated in full colour with dramatuc period artwork, here are the stories of the pioneers of human flight, such as daredevil Sophie Blanchard from Napoleon's France, and Solmon Andree, who lead an aerial assault on the North Pole in 1897.

Watch Out! Big Bro’s Coming by Jez Alborough

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Quick! Everybody Hide! Big Bro's coming! He's rough, he's tough, and he's really, really big... Well, he's pretty big. Okay, he's a mouse, but if you were a mouse too, well, then, he'd be big all right! 

The Elsewhere Chronicles Book 5: The Parting by Bannister and Nykko

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Max returns to ElseWhere to rescue his friends Noah, Theo, and Rebecca, whose quest to find a cure for Rebeccas mysterious illness has led them into a dangerous cave populated by creatures trapped between living and Shadow. Both Grandpa Gabe and Ilvanna offer helpbut can Ilvannas ghost hold onto human form for long enough to help them, or will she become fully a Shadow and creature of the Master? Can the kids discover Grandpa Gabes real role in the fight for ElseWhere in time to save themselves and both worlds?

Extreme Face Painting: 50 Friendly and Fiendish Step-by-Step Demos by Drian and Nick Wolfe

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No matter what your experience level, you can turn everyday faces into sweet, funny or frightening works of art that move, laugh, grow and always make people smile! The first half of this book features fun, friendly transitions, such as birds and butterflies, puppies and princesses, knights and night skies. Part Two crosses over to the dark side with strikingly horrible, downright unnerving personas, including vampires, zombies, gargoyles and other foul, freakish creeps.  Full of friendly instruction for beginners and fresh inspiration for seasoned painters, this book will help you make art as original as the face that is painted!