Books Review October-November
Reading together as a family not only strengthens bonds but also creates memories that last a lifetime. Grab some blankets, hot cocoa, and enjoy a special family reading night this fall!
This month, we recommend…
Ha Ha Halloween By Jill Howarth
Join a vampire, mummy, witch, ghost, skeleton, jack-o’-lantern, and Frankenstein’s monster on a Halloween night through their charming town with a search-and-find before navigating a maze to return to their haunted house. Filled with jokes, riddles, and puns, this board book is sure to have both children and parents laughing out loud. The book also features a search-and-find spread and a maze, offering young readers much to discover and engage with. Ages 3-5.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Peekaboo Halloween By Eric Carle
Featuring the classic character The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this pumpkin-shaped book is a celebration of all things Halloween. See if you can spot The Very Hungry Caterpillar among jack-o’-lanterns, candy baskets, bats, and more! Ages 0-3.
Pumpkin Spice By Arie Kaplan
Pumpkin Spice is getting ready to paint the leaves red, yellow, and orange for fall when she meets a talking pumpkin who introduces her to the real reason the leaves change color, before immersing her in the sights, smells, and tastes of the season. Focusing on the senses, this board book celebrates all the reasons to love the fall—from the beautiful foliage to the delicious food to the joyful holidays. Ages 0-3.
Creepy Sheephy By Lucy Ruth Cummins
It’s Halloween, which means Sleepy Sheepy needs to find the perfect costume for trick-or-treating! And Sheepy MUST be the scariest, hairiest, werewolf of all! But on Halloween night, the costume just doesn’t fit right, and when Sheepy steps outside, there are packs of werewolves everywhere! How will he stand out and be the creepiest sheepy of all? Ages 3-7.
Good Night , Broom: A Spine-Tingling Spoof By Deb Adamson
This board book parody features a young witch as she prepares to hang up her broom for the night—perfect for Halloween! In the wee witch’s room, there was a magic wand, a pointy hat, a busy broom, and a frog leaping over the moon. It’s time for bed, but the little witch’s room is still awake with magic. Join her in saying goodnight to all the frightfully fun items around her. Little ones will adore this festive spin on a familiar bedtime tale. Ages 1-3.
Little Owl’s Fog By Divya Srinivasan
The bats have invited Little Owl to visit their cavern! He’s never been to that part of the forest and feels a shiver of excitement at the thought. But when Skunk reveals that he once saw something strange near the cavern, Little Owl worries about what he might find on the way. Good thing he’ll have his friend Raccoon by his side! Ages 3-5.
Pumpkin Dad By Pascal Lemaître
Whether just a trick or a bit of magic, prepare to be floored. Ellis has turned Dad into a GOURD! Full of slapstick humor and autumnal festivities, there’s no better way to celebrate Halloween than with Pumpkin Dad! Ages 3-7.
The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham By Ryan James Black
Surviving on the streets of World War II London alone certainly hasn’t been easy, but Nimble Nottingham has perfected the art of going it alone—and that’s just how he likes it. The only friend he needs is his beloved dog, Winnie. To pass the time between rolling blackouts and bombs falling through the air, Nim spends his days fence-climbing, roof-jumping, and gargoyle-perching. Ages 10+.
A Spell to Wake the Dead By Nicole Lesperance
Two teen girls must uncover the dark, occult secrets lurking in their Cape Cod town to solve a series of murders—and save themselves from the same fate—in this twisty, witchy thriller. When Mazzy and her best friend Nora sneak down to the beach one moonlit night to cast a spell, they don’t expect to find a dead body. But as the tide rolls in, it carries the remains of a woman who is missing her hands and teeth. Ages 12+.
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