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A young boy and his Norwegian grandmother, who is an expert on witches, together foil a witches' plot to destroy…
the world's children by turning them into mice. Grades 5-8. 2006, c1983.
The carrots that grow in Crackenhopper Field are the fattest and crispiest around and Jasper Rabbit cannot resist pulling some…
to eat each time he passes by, until he begins hearing and seeing creepy carrots wherever he goes. For preschool-grade 2
In this uplifting, contemporary Native American story, River is recovering from illness and can't dance at the powwow this year.…
Will she ever dance again? River wants so badly to dance at powwow day as she does every year. In this uplifting and contemporary book perfect for beginning readers, follow River's journey from feeling isolated after an illness to learning the healing power of community. Additional information explains the history and functions of powwows, which are commonplace across the United States and Canada and are open to both Native Americans and non-Native visitors. Author Traci Sorell is a member of the Cherokee Nation, and illustrator Madelyn Goodnight is a member of the Chickasaw Nation
Halloween is the Bad Seed's favorite holiday of the year. But what's a seed to do when he can't find…
a show-stopping costume for the big night? Postpone trick-or-treating for everyone, of course! Can he get a costume together in time? Or will this seed return to his baaaaaaaaad ways? Find out in this hilarious, charming, and thought-provoking continuation of Jory John's bestselling series.
This time a lost dog sparks the theme of strangers and the wisdom in avoiding them. And what a collection…
of strangers they are! Headless trolls, people with pointy ears and huge eyes, and long-lost "aunties," who enjoy eating their guests. Stories from Scandinavia, Sierra Leone, and Iraq are highlighted in this universal warning.From the Trade Paperback edition.
This time the boys find themselves in cottage country making up spooky tales about staying out of the forest. Tales…
from the Philippines and Native American legends are told until the boys can almost see strange characters at their dinner table that night.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Cautionary tales from West Virginia, Africa, and Central Europe are related by each boy until they are certain Mothman, Monster,…
and Ghost are after them. Are they scared? Not enough to admit it, but they certainly are running for home a little faster than usual.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Having been warned to stay away from the high waters of the local creek, the boys' imaginations run as swiftly…
as the stream. Before they know it, they have scared themselves silly with stories like The Children with Green Teeth, from Britain; The Deadly Beach, from Hawaii; and The Waterman, from Central Europe.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Three friends frighten each other with tales of haunted beach houses, sinister cats, and witches in this trio of cautionary…
stories from Japan and the United States. Beginning readers come away with a satisfying experience and the benefit of good advice!From the Trade Paperback edition.
Having been warned not to open the door for anyone while Mom goes to help a neighbor, the three boys…
try to outdo each other by telling scary stories about strangers at the door. By the time they have finished, they have scared themselves under the bed. Stories in this book come from Bohemia, the Guyanas, and Peru and are based on the universal theme of not opening the door to strangers.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Ghostly tales of strange things lurking in forbidden places tie these three stories together. The boys have been warned not…
to go into a certain room while they are pet-sitting for the neighbor, but, of course, their bravado leads to a session of one-upmanship and the distinct possibility that the cats they are looking after may not be cats at all. Stories from Russia, the United States, and the West Indies are highlighted.From the Trade Paperback edition.
On a dark and scary Halloween night, Sheldon the short-order pig is out looking for work when his car breaks…
down. Gathering up his courage, he approaches an ominous-looking mansion and enters the twisted world of Dr. Edmund Vermin! Will poor Sheldon escape or be forever trapped in Dr. Vermin’s laboratory? Things aren’t what they seem in Tim Egan’s latest zany tale of ravishing wolves, giant pigs and . . . horseradish!
In this uplifting, contemporary Native American story, River is recovering from illness and can't dance at the powwow this year.…
Will she ever dance again?River wants so badly to dance at powwow day as she does every year. In this uplifting and contemporary picture book perfect for beginning readers, follow River's journey from feeling isolated after an illness to learning the healing power of community.Additional information explains the history and functions of powwows, which are commonplace across the United States and Canada and are open to both Native Americans and non-Native visitors. Author Traci Sorell is a member of the Cherokee Nation, and illustrator Madelyn Goodnight is a member of the Chickasaw Nation.
In this laugh-out-loud picture book, a Viking falls in love and must face the only thing in his way of…
attaining it: his fear of the sea.Stig is your quintessential Viking guy. He loves fresh air, stew, and adorable kittens . . . but he hates the sea. Ingrid is your quintessential Viking gal. She loves all of the above and the sea. What happens when Stig sees Ingrid? Of course, he falls head over heels. But there is one significant problem that stands in their way: the sea.Will Stig find a way to overcome his fears and woo the bold and beautiful Ingrid? Only if he uses his Viking ingenuity . . . and a few kittens.
Facing fears can be scary...Owly and Wormy love making new friends, and when they spot an unfamiliar animal flying through…
the trees, they can't wait to meet her! Unfortunately, Shadow the flying squirrel doesn't want to be friends with Owly because she's afraid of him. Wormy tries to convince Shadow that she can trust Owly, but she's still scared... When Wormy gets stuck high up in a tree, Owly's own fear of flying keeps him grounded. Can Owly overcome his fears? And will Shadow be able to do the same?Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers, and is a great introduction to graphic novels!
Things couldn't be better for the greedy headmaster of DSA. Lasses are lining up to enroll in his school, and…
more students means more gold! But when The Medieval Times headline announces that the Bad Luck Dragon is on its way to DSA, Mordred orders his students to hunt for every good luck charm ever invented. But can a bunch of phony 4-leaf clovers help Wiglaf and his friends defeat the dragon Snagglefahng?. . . or will their luck run out? .
A #1 New York Times Bestseller!Based on the New York Times bestselling picture book sensation The Bad Seed, Jory John…
and Pete Oswald present: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky!Halloween is the Bad Seed’s favorite holiday of the year. But what’s a seed to do when he can’t find a show-stopping costume for the big night? Postpone trick-or-treating for everyone, of course! Can he get a costume together in time? Or will this seed return to his baaaaaaaaad ways?Find out in this hilarious, charming, and thought-provoking continuation of Jory John and Pete Oswald’s bestselling Food Group series.
Dive into these spooky stories from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier, perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow…
a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, and full-color artwork on every spread, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!What is making that strange sound in the woods? Who wrote that dark message on the wall? These five spine-chilling stories will have beginning readers everywhere begging to stay up late to read (with the light on!). With authentically scary, easy-to-read text and creepy, full-color artwork throughout, this book is perfect for young children who crave lite scares. This scary story collection from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier is THE book to share at sleepovers or around a campfire. It will send SHIVERS down your spine!