Spooky Spirits and Creepy Creatures

Spooky Spirits and Creepy Creatures
Author: Barbara Cox
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1482402432

Trolls, goblins, orcs, and gremlins are familiar creatures to those who love imaginative stories. This in-depth guide to spirits and creatures that populate the fantasy world explains where the ideas for some of these eerie beings came from and more about details of their sinister exploits. Readers will be introduced to lesser known creatures such as the Mngwa and the Gorgons. The inventive text is accompanied by photographs and illustrations that will inspire readers' imaginations.

Ten Creepy Monsters

Ten Creepy Monsters
Author: Carey F. Armstrong-Ellis
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2013-01-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1613124929

Ten creepy monsters met ’neath a gnarled pine. One blew away, And then there were nine. And so the countdown begins . . . A mummy, a witch, a ghost, a werewolf, a vampire, and others all gather, but one by one their crowd diminishes. At last there is only one creepy monster left. But what kind of monster is it? Squeals of laughter are sure to accompany the reading of this book from bestselling illustrator Carey F. Armstrong-Ellis, as 10 creepy monsters set out for fun. Praise for Ten Creepy Monsters "Armstrong-Ellis injects just the right amount of humor into her portrayals of the ghoulish bunch, keeping the tone appropriately light." —Kirkus Reviews "Generously detailed acrylics provide a touch of nefarious charm, while a tender surprise ending should gratify trick-or-treaters." —Publishers Weekly "Fun for Halloween or for counting anytime." —School Library Journal "Armstrong-Ellis’ textured images, full of spooky spirit and clever detail, add to the fun. A happy Halloween outing." —Booklist "With rich language and a delightfully dark nighttime palette, this pleasing rhyme begs to be acted out or performed with puppets. The illustrations are appropriately ghoulish." —BookPage "A perfect Halloween read-aloud but a great way to relieve malaise on any day, this picture book also helps young readers learn to count as the monsters fall by the wayside in gruesome fashion." —Reading Today Online "Author/artist Carey F. Armstrong-Ellis clearly had fun crafting this silly, lighthearted Halloween tale of monsters who disappear..." —The Seattle Times "Carey F. Armstrong-Ellis delivers a delightful rhyming lesson in subtraction." —USA Today

Encyclopedia of Spirits and Ghosts in World Mythology

Encyclopedia of Spirits and Ghosts in World Mythology
Author: Theresa Bane
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2016-03-24
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1476663556

Of all the anomalous phenomenon reported, ghost sightings are by far the most common. The words "ghost" and "spirit" are used interchangeably in American English but in other cultures the lingering souls of the departed are not to be confused with ancestral spirits, demonic spirits, numens or poltergeists. This encyclopedia lists hundreds of entities of the spirit realm--from aatxe to zuzeca--from world mythology and folklore.

Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore

Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore
Author: Theresa Bane
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2016-05-22
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 147662268X

"Here there be dragons"--this notation was often made on ancient maps to indicate the edges of the known world and what lay beyond. Heroes who ventured there were only as great as the beasts they encountered. This encyclopedia contains more than 2,200 monsters of myth and folklore, who both made life difficult for humans and fought by their side. Entries describe the appearance, behavior, and cultural origin of mythic creatures well-known and obscure, collected from traditions around the world.

Creepy Creatures and Other Cucuys

Creepy Creatures and Other Cucuys
Author: Xavier Garza
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2004-05-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781558856479

Presents the author's retellings of fifteen traditional tales heard during his childhood in southern Texas.

Curse of the Night Witch

Curse of the Night Witch
Author: Alex Aster
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2020-06-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1492697214

From #BookTok phenomenon and New York Times bestselling author of the YA fantasy novel, Lightlark, this fast-paced middle grade series starter is steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Curse of the Night Witch is filled with fantasy, action, adventure, and an unforgettable trio of friends. A Seventeen.com Most Anticipated Book of Summer! A Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on Good Morning America! On Emblem Island all are born knowing their fate. Their lifelines show the course of their life and an emblem dictates how they will spend it. Tor Luna was born with a leadership emblem, just like his mother. But he hates his mark and is determined to choose a different path for himself. So, on the annual New Year's Eve celebration, where Emblemites throw their wishes into a bonfire in the hopes of having them granted, Tor wishes for a different power. The next morning Tor wakes up to discover a new marking on his skin...the symbol of a curse that has shortened his lifeline, giving him only a week before an untimely death. There is only one way to break the curse, and it requires a trip to the notorious Night Witch. With only his village's terrifying, ancient stories as a guide, and his two friends Engle and Melda by his side, Tor must travel across unpredictable Emblem Island, filled with wicked creatures he only knows through myths, in a race against his dwindling lifeline. You'll love Curse of the Night Witch if you're looking for: Multicultural books for children (especially Latinx books) Stories based on fascinating mythology Your next favorite fantasy series "Debut author Aster takes inspiration from Colombian folklore to craft a rousing series opener that's both fast-paced and thrilling. As her protagonists face off against a host of horrors, they learn the value of friendship and explore the possibility of changing one's fate in a world where destiny is predetermined."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "Worthy of every magical ounce."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review

A Field Guide to Goblins, Gremlins, and Other Wicked Creatures

A Field Guide to Goblins, Gremlins, and Other Wicked Creatures
Author: A. J. Sautter
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2015-12-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1515730425

What do you do if you're being bothered by gremlins or boggarts? Where do goblins and hobgoblins like to live? What should you do if you're attacked by a pack of orcs? These wicked fantasy creatures may not be real, but what if they were? This handy field guide gives you everything you need to learn about these wicked creatures of the imagination.

Haunted Marion, Ohio

Haunted Marion, Ohio
Author: Joshua Simpkins
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2011-01-09
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1625841701

Rich in history and steeped in blue-collar values, Marion, Ohio, is much like any midwestern city, aside from its abundance of ghouls and unexplained phenomena. From well-known landmarks like the mysterious Merchant Ball to largely forgotten locales like the Quarry Street Cemetery, Joshua Simpkins of Spookymarion.com takes readers on a delightful journey through Marions bizarre history and hauntings. Was President Hardings death forecast by the First Ladys squawking finchits feathered form now stuffed and encased in the Harding Homeon the eve of the presidents ill fated trip to Alaska? Dare to visit the Mongoloid House or see what goes bump at the empty downtown YMCA. Revisit Marions urban legends and discover little-known ghouls that deserve to be heard.

Haunted Homes

Haunted Homes
Author: Barbara Cox
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2014
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1482402319

Examines the origins of superstitions about the creepy creatures that haunt haunted houses, such as ghosts, poltergeists, and the night mare.

Sweet & Spooky Coloring

Sweet & Spooky Coloring
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2025-01-07
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1577155092

With these 60+ creepy-cute coloring templates, escape to a world of relaxing beaches and magical parks where ghosts, skeletons, mermaids, and more await your colorful interpretations. Creepy-cute is a type of illustration that is both charming and disturbing; and nobody knows delightful and spooky better than artist Kitty Willow (@wobblywillows), whose adorably haunting, family-friendly illustrations fill Sweet & Spooky Coloring. Perfect for connecting with your supernatural side beyond Halloween into the spring and summer, each coloring design is steeped in mystery, with fairy-like dwellings and eerie yet inviting creatures going about their enchanted lives--all they need is your inspired color choices and artistic intuition. Whether you are an adult or a child, or somewhere in between, press pause on reality and instead: Meet a mermaid on the beach Gaze at the ocean with skeletons Have a picnic with ghouls Pick flowers with a ghost bunny As you add color to the sweet, otherworldly images, enjoy the well-known benefits of coloring: reduced stress, improved focus and mindfulness, and boosted creativity. Remove your finished pieces for framing or turn them over to find intricate patterns on the reverse sides for even more coloring time. So grab your pencils, markers, and crayons and start your fantasy journey through all things sweet and spooky.