Five Faves: Spooky Season Informational

There are so many awesome Halloween-themed informational books at the library. Some are fun and spooky while others are down-right frightening. Here are five of my favorites for those wanting to get in the holiday spirit.

The Ghostly Carousel
Written by Calef Brown
Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books, 2018. 32 pages.

This book of very silly poems will get you in the mood for Halloween. There are poems about scary shadows, creeping crud, and a zombie named Joel. You will definitely get a kick out of these goofy monsters.

Living Ghosts & Mischievous Monsters
Written by Dan C. Jones
New York: Scholastic Press, 2021. 166 pages.

The author of this book is a member of the Ponca Nation of Oklahoma and grew up hearing scary stories from the elders in his tribe. As an adult, he travelled the country to hear more chilling tales from other tribes and nations. These stories truly are spooky--some so wild, you wouldn't come up with them in your wildest dreams. You might want to read these with a light on....

Pumpkin Carving!
Written by Renee Kruilla
New York: Odd Dot, 2022. 47 Pages

If you're anything like me, you can never decide what face to carve into your pumpkin. This "show-how guide" is a fun way to get inspiration for your jack-o-lanterns. It has guides to traditional faces and encourages you to design your own! This would be especially helpful for first-timers who want to learn some tips and tricks.

Wild Things
Written by Jo Schofield
Oakland, CA: Lonely Planet Global Limited, 2019. 176 pages.

This book is ideal for Halloween lovers who are more interested in the magical side of the holiday. Dig into this book of mythical creatures, with only a few spooky monsters. It's pages are full of creative outdoor activities to celebrate these wild things.

Ghosts Unveiled!
Written by Keri Logan Hollihan
New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2020. 195 pages.

Not everyone believes in ghosts, especially when you hear so many far-fetched stories. This book is full of actual ghost sightings all around the world. Some of these tales you might be able to write off as a trick of science or a groggy mind, but for the people who experienced these ghost sightings, they were real.

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