Moldilocks and the Three Scares

Moldilocks and the Three Scares
Author: Lynne Marie
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2020-02-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1454941472

A zombie-tastic take on a favorite fairy tale! “A horror spoof with a big heart: Lorenzo’s acrylic and colored pencil cartooning offers a warm glow, and readers will cheer for this undead family that finally feels complete.” —Publishers Weekly Forget Goldilocks and the three bears—MOLDILOCKS and the THREE SCARES are here, in a delightful new version of the popular story. Papa Scare (a monster), Mama Scare (a mummy), and Baby Scare (a vampire) live in a haunted house where they eat finger sandwiches and alpha-bat soup. One night, they go out to walk their dog (a bloodhound, of course) to let their soup cool down. While they’re away, in walks the zombie Moldilocks, looking for food, a chair, and a bed that’s just right. Kids will love this hauntingly funny story with its surprise ending!

Night of the Gargoyles

Night of the Gargoyles
Author: Eve Bunting
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1994
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780395665534

Ominous b/w illus. When night comes, the gargoyles on a museum building come alive.

Goldibooks and the Wee Bear

Goldibooks and the Wee Bear
Author: Troy Wilson
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-01-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0762496193

Wee Bear is in desperate search of something new to read in this book-loving picture book retelling of the classic fairytale Goldilocks and the Three Bears. In this adorable reimagining of the beloved classic, Wee Bear is on the hunt for something new to read. As he sets off through the woods, he stumbles upon Goldibooks's house. While she and her parents are out for a walk, Wee Bear makes himself at home. But Mama's books are too hard (hardcovers) and Papa's are too soft (paperbacks). Thankfully, Goldibooks's book collection is juuuust right! With a pile of books in-hand, Wee Bear sits down to read. But Mama's chair is too hard, and Papa's chair is too soft. Thankfully, Goldibook's chair is juuuuust right! Exhausted from reading so many books, Wee Bear tucks himself into bed. But Mama's bed is too hard, and Papa's bed is too soft. Thankfully, Goldibooks's bed is juuuust right! And that's where Goldibooks and her parents find him when they return home from their walk. As the story unfolds from there, readers are reminded that the best books are those we share with friends.

I'm a Zcary Vampire

I'm a Zcary Vampire
Author: José Carlos Andrés
Publisher: NubeOcho
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2023-11-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 8419974366

Una niña paseaba por la calle vacía de la lejana Transilvania cuando ¡apareció una enorme sombra! ¡Una sombra que asombra! —¡ZOY UN VAMPIRO! ¡UN VAMPIRO PELIGROZO! La niña tembló, pero de risa. Este vampirito no consigue dar un susto a nadie. A este paso no podrá superar el examen de la escuela de vampiros... Una divertidísima historia para superar nuestros miedos, de José Carlos Andrés, autor de Los miedos del capitán Cacurcias o Adoptar un dinosaurio, ilustrado por Gómez, reconocida por Daniela pirata, El dedo en la nariz o Ni guau ni miau.

Boris and Bella

Boris and Bella
Author: Carolyn Crimi
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2006-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780152059002

Bella Legrossi and Boris Kleanitoff, the messiest and cleanest monsters in Booville respectively, do nothing but argue until the night of Harry Beastie's Halloween party.

Valensteins

Valensteins
Author: Ethan Long
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2017-12-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1619634333

Something strange is in the air on this dark, cold night. The members of Fright Club are always ready to scare, but tonight Fran K. Stein has something else on his mind. He's busy making something, and the other monsters want to know what it is. Could it be a mask with fangs? A big pink nose? Or maybe a paper butt? No . . . it's a Valentine! That means one thing . . . EEEEK!! Is Fran in love? What could be scarier than falling in love?!? In this hilariously spooky story by Geisel Award-winning author and illustrator Ethan Long, even the scariest of monsters have true feelings.

Does Frankenstein Get Hungry?

Does Frankenstein Get Hungry?
Author: John Solimine
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2018-08-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399546421

In this monstrously funny picture book, an inquisitive young girl with some pressing questions proves these creatures may not be so scary after all. Tucked up in her bed, a little girl wonders about the creatures rumored to go bump in the night. But instead of pulling the covers over her head, she comes up with a list of important questions, like: Does Frankenstein get hungry? Does Dracula floss his fangs? Does the boogeyman have boogers? Does the thing that lives beneath my bed get lonely under there? With each inquiry, the little girl's confidence grows--proving monsters are no match for her imagination! From debut talent John Solimine, this laugh-out-loud picture book has all the silly and gentle reassurance kids need for a good night's sleep.

Fangsgiving

Fangsgiving
Author: Ethan Long
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2018-09-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1681198258

Geisel Award-winning author and illustrator Ethan Long turns his attention to the day of thanks with a story that's to die for. It's the fourth Thursday of November, and the members of Fright Club are cooking up something spooky . . . a Thanksgiving feast! But when Vlad's family arrives unexpectedly, they put their own spin on each of the dishes. Now, the rolls are as hard as headstones and the turkey has been cooked to death. Vlad loves his family, but they've made a mess of their meal! Can this monster-filled family come together to save their feast and celebrate what the holiday is truly about?

When Pumpkins Fly

When Pumpkins Fly
Author: Margaret Lawrence
Publisher: Inhabit Media
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2020-09-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781772272499

The air is cold, the nights are long, and Halloween is just around the corner. This is the time of year when pumpkins fly! In the remote, fly-in community of Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, the last cargo flight of October brings some strange orange guests for the children. Seeing a pumpkin for the first time, the local kids eagerly carve and light their first jack-o-lantern. But when everyone adjourns to the community hall for the Halloween dance, the pumpkin is left alone outside. The land around Sanikiluaq is home to many spirits who love to cause mischief, especially this time of year. But what would a land spirits do with a pumpkin? This adorable book gives young readers a window into how Halloween is celebrated in an Arctic Inuit community, incorporating contemporary celebrations and Inuit folklore.

Fright Club

Fright Club
Author: Ethan Long
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2016-07-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1681190435

Each year, on Halloween eve, Fright Club meets to go over their plan: Operation Kiddie Scare. Only the scariest of monsters can join Fright Club--Vladimir the Vampire, Fran K. Stein, Sandy Witch, and Virginia Wolf have all made the cut. They've been practicing their ghoulish faces, their scary moves, and their chilling sounds. But when a band of cute little critters comes along asking to join in the fun, the members of Fright Club will find out who really is the scariest of all! This clever, rollicking read aloud text and the delightfully spooky illustrations will have youngsters laughing, cheering, and begging to be the newest members of Fright Club.