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Series: Elijah's Super Halloween Bilingual Inuktitut and English Edition Hardcover Heather Main 9781774500446 $20.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Dec 01, 2020

Halloween is almost here! Elijah is excited to go trick-or-treating in his community of Arviat, Nunavut. His anaana even made him a special superhero costume. But just before Halloween, a polar bear is spotted near town. It is not safe to go trick-or-treating. Will Elijah ever get the chance to show off his super costume?
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Series: LEGO Halloween Ideas With Exclusive Spooky Scene Model Mixed media product Selina Wood 9781465493262 $18.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Aug 04, 2020

Celebrate Halloween with 50 spooky build ideas, plus an exclusive scary scene model!Use your LEGO® collection to conjure up a giant bat, a ghost ship, a witch’s house, and many more creepy creations. Plus, challenge your friends to spooky LEGO games.These Halloween-themed models and activities will keep you busy throughout the spooky season. The book also comes with all the bricks you need to make an exclusive LEGO spooky scene mini model.Let the ghoulish fun begin!©2020 The LEGO Group.
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Series: The Library of Horror John Landis Presents The Library of Horror Haunted Houses Classic Stories of Doors that Should Never Be Opened Hardcover DK 9780744022773 $31.99 FICTION Jul 21, 2020

Classic haunted house ghost stories curated by world-renowned filmmaker and horror genre expert John Landis.This beautifully presented, highly collectible anthology features ghost stories that have enthralled, terrified and inspired readers decade after decade. Some are relatively well known; others are long-lost treasures, awaiting rediscovery.The selection includes tales of terror by Bram Stoker, H. P. Lovecraft, and Percival Landon; studies of creeping dread by Edgar Allan Poe and Henry James; short, sharp shockers by Ambrose Bierce, M.R. J... + Read More
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Series: Ultimate Sticker Collection LEGO Spooky! Ultimate Sticker Collection Revised edition Paperback DK 9781465497031 $16.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7 Jun 02, 2020

A frightfully fun LEGO® sticker book with more than 1000 Halloween-themed stickers.Step into the spine-chilling world of LEGO models that go bump in the night. DK’s Spooky! Ultimate Sticker Collection is the perfect sticker book for young LEGO fans who love the Halloween season. Read ghoulish facts about favorite spooky minifigures, such as vampires, ghosts, werewolves, and witches. Match the stickers to the correct spaces in the book and create spectacularly spooky scenes, including an eerie graveyard and a mysterious haunted house!©2020 The L... + Read More
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Series: Haunted Library Horror Classics The Beetle Paperback Richard Marsh 9781492699712 $21.99 FICTION Apr 07, 2020

First published in 1897, Richard Marsh's classic work of gothic horror, The Beetle, opens with Robert Holt, an out-of-work clerk seeking shelter in an abandoned house. He comes face to face with a fantastical creature with supernatural and hypnotic powers; a creature who can transform at will between its human and beetle forms and who wrecks havocwhen he preys on young middle-class Britons.Featuring an introduction by bestselling author Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, the Haunted Library Horror Classics edition of The Beetle is a tale of revenge that tak... + Read More
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Series: Guest A Changeling Tale Hardcover Mary Downing Hahn 9780358067313 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Sep 03, 2019

From the master of spookiness, Mary Downing Hahn. When malicious sprites called the Kinde Folke snatch Mollie’s baby brother and replace him with a hideous changeling, Mollie travels through eerie, perilous lands to save him. When her adorable baby brother is replaced by an ugly, ill-tempered changeling, Mollie is determined to find the so-called Kinde Folke who took baby Thomas, return the changeling she calls Guest, and make them give Thomas back. Natural and magical obstacles and her own reckless temperament make her journey arduous and fu... + Read More
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Series: The Girl in the Locked Room A Ghost Story Paperback Mary Downing Hahn 9780358097556 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Sep 03, 2019

A family moves into an old abandoned house. Jules’s parents love the house, but Jules is frightened and feels a sense of foreboding. When she sees a pale face in an upstairs window, though, she can’t stop wondering about the eerie presence on the top floor—in a room with a locked door. Could it be someone who lived in the house a century earlier? Her fear replaced by fascination, Jules is determined to make contact with the mysterious figure and help unlock the door. Pastand present intersect as she and her ghostly friend discover—and change—th... + Read More
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Series: The Halloween Tree Hardcover Susan Montanari 9781492673354 $15.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Aug 06, 2019

A charming, funny, and heartwarming kids Halloween picture book that will help to start a new seasonal tradition. Perfect for kids 3-5 or any young child in your life that wants to celebrate the spookiest season of the year.Everyone knows most young saplings dream of becoming Christmas trees. But one grumpy, old tree who doesn't like lights, decorations, or people is determined to be different. Get ready to meet the Halloween Tree!The Halloween Tree is not your average holiday book and is sure to warm the hearts of kids and adults-alike as a gn... + Read More
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Series: My First Big Storybook Happy Halloween! Board book Sesame Workshop 9781492671411 $18.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) to 3 Aug 06, 2019

It's Halloween night, and Count von Count is dozing off in front of his fireplace. Suddenly, he hears someone knocking at his castle door, but when he goes to open the door, nobody's there! Is something spooky going on? Join Count, Elmo, and all of the Sesame Street friends as they celebrate Halloween!You don't need to be an avid reader, a performer or anexpert with children to relax and enjoy new fun ways to engage with the little ones during story time. This brand new and unique approach to children's books allows anyone who is shy or slightl... + Read More
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Series: Haunted House Board book DK 9781465481597 $18.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Aug 06, 2019

This Halloween book for kids is the perfect noisy book for the scariest time of the year.Are you daring enough to join the brave cat and mouse as they explore the noisy haunted house? If so, open the surprise flaps and hear the funny, light-activated sounds in this spooky sound book that’s shaped like a house.With a delightful rhyming story to read aloud to little ones, a sliding door on the cover, and enticing flaps to lift inside, it’s the perfect noisy Halloween gift for the scariest time of the year.This interactive spooky house board boo... + Read More
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Series: If You're Scary and You Know It! Board book Carole Gerber 9781641701464 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 5 Aug 01, 2019

If you're scary and you know it, moan and groan . . .Set to the tune of "If You're Happy and You Know It," this festive holiday book is perfect for all of the boys and gouls roaming around on Halloween night! Ghostsmoan and groan, while piratesyo ho!Â If You're Scary And You Know It! is sure to be a Halloween hit!Â
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Series: Trick or Treat Trick or Treat in Calgary A Halloween Adventure In Stampede City Hardcover Eric James 9781492686804 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 10 Aug 01, 2019

An unexpected visitor arrives in town! But who is he? What is he? Where did he come from? Readers will learn the answers to all these questions as they watch the mysterious visitor travel through places they know and love in Calgary! Come along and celebrate an unforgettable Halloween night!
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Series: Trick or Treat Trick or Treat in Canada A Halloween Adventure Through The True North Hardcover Eric James 9781492686828 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 10 Aug 01, 2019

An unexpected visitor arrives in town! But who is he? What is he? Where did he come from? Readers will learn the answers to all these questions as they watch the mysterious visitor travel through places they know and love in Canada! Come along and celebrate an unforgettable Halloween night!
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Series: Trick or Treat Trick or Treat in Edmonton A Halloween Adventure Through Festival City Hardcover Eric James 9781492686880 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 10 Aug 01, 2019

An unexpected visitor arrives in town! But who is he? What is he? Where did he come from? Readers will learn the answers to all these questions as they watch the mysterious visitor travel through places they know and love in Edmonton! Come along and celebrate an unforgettable Halloween night!
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Series: Trick or Treat Trick or Treat in Newfoundland A Halloween Adventure Through The Rock Hardcover Eric James 9781492687122 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 10 Aug 01, 2019

An unexpected visitor arrives in town! But who is he? What is he? Where did he come from? Readers will learn the answers to all these questions as they watch the mysterious visitor travel through places they know and love in Newfoundland! Come along and celebrate an unforgettable Halloween night!
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Series: Trick or Treat Trick or Treat in Nova Scotia A Halloween Adventure Through The Sea-Bound Coast Hardcover Eric James 9781492687214 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 10 Aug 01, 2019

An unexpected visitor arrives in town! But who is he? What is he? Where did he come from? Readers will learn the answers to all these questions as they watch the mysterious visitor travel through places they know and love in Nova Scotia! Come along and celebrate an unforgettable Halloween night!
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Series: Trick or Treat Trick or Treat in Ottawa A Halloween Adventure Through Bytown Hardcover Eric James 9781492687252 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 10 Aug 01, 2019

An unexpected visitor arrives in town! But who is he? What is he? Where did he come from? Readers will learn the answers to all these questions as they watch the mysterious visitor travel through places they know and love in Ottawa! Come along and celebrate an unforgettable Halloween night!
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Series: Trick or Treat Trick or Treat in Toronto A Halloween Adventure Through The Six Hardcover Eric James 9781492687368 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 10 Aug 01, 2019

An unexpected visitor arrives in town! But who is he? What is he? Where did he come from? Readers will learn the answers to all these questions as they watch the mysterious visitor travel through places they know and love in Toronto! Come along and celebrate an unforgettable Halloween night!
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Series: Trick or Treat Trick or Treat in Vancouver A Halloween Adventure On The West Coast Hardcover Eric James 9781492687382 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 10 Aug 01, 2019

An unexpected visitor arrives in town! But who is he? What is he? Where did he come from? Readers will learn the answers to all these questions as they watch the mysterious visitor travel through places they know and love in Vancouver! Come along and celebrate an unforgettable Halloween night!
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Series: Trick or Treat Trick or Treat on My Street A Halloween Adventure Hardcover Eric James 9781492686729 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 10 Aug 01, 2019

Experience an unforgettable Halloween night as you watch a mysterious visitor travel through the places you know and love!The full moon's out on Halloween.The sky is starry bright.Above the streets and housesthere appears an eerie light.An unexpected visitor arrives in town!But who is he? What is he?And where did he come from?Read on, if you dare!The perfect start to a Halloween regional series that will have kids excited to trick or treat in their costumes and explore their own neighborhoods. Create your own classic spooky storytime by finding... + Read More
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Series: Scary Stories for Young Foxes Hardcover Christian McKay Heidicker 9781250181428 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Jul 30, 2019

A 2020 Newbery Honor Recipient!Christian McKay Heidicker draws inspiration from Bram Stoker, H. P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe for his debut middle-grade novel, a thrilling portrait of survival and an unforgettable tale of friendship."Clever and harrowing." —The Wall Street Journal"Into the finest tradition of storytelling steps Christian McKay Heidicker with these highly original, bone-chilling, and ultimately heart-warming stories. All that’s needed is a blazing campfire and a delicious plate of peaches and centipedes.” —Kathi Appelt, Newbe... + Read More
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Series: Five Little Monkeys Story Five Little Monkeys Trick-or-Treat (lap board book) Board book Eileen Christelow 9780358108764 $18.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Jul 23, 2019

In another adorable story starring Eileen Christelow's mischievous and beloved monkeys, these five silly monkeys go trick-or-treating and fun chaos ensues! Now in a sturdy board book format. Five little monkeys dress up for Halloween. They’re going trick-or-treating with their favorite babysitter, Lulu. Mama reminds her, “Don’t lose the rascals!” But soon those mischievous monkeys meet other costumed friends and decide to try “the best Halloween trick ever!” Will Lulu be fooled? Or will the five little monkeys get tricked by their own monkey b... + Read More
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Series: Splash and Bubbles Splash and Bubbles: Spooky Surprise touch and feel board book Novelty book The Jim Henson Company 9781328589255 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Jul 23, 2019

Splash, Bubbles, and friends play a game of spooky hide and seek in the deep, dark ocean in this Halloween-friendly touch-and-feel board book based on The Jim Henson Company'sSplash and Bubbleson PBS Kids.Splash, Bubbles, and friends love to play hide and seek together in the dark, dark Deep! In this touch-and-feel book, readers can interact with this mysterious part of the ocean when they touch sticky slime, feel a gritty rock cave, and marvel at shimmery firefly squid. The rhyming text is gently spooky for the youngest readers to enjoy around... + Read More
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Series: Lonely Planet Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts 1st Ed. Hardcover Lonely Planet Kids 9781788683470 $25.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Reading age from 9 - 12 Jul 16, 2019

If you believe that all you need to fight an evil bloodthirsty fiend is garlic or holy water, think again. What you need is to keep a cool head and reach for your copy ofAtlas of Monsters and Ghosts!Have you heard of the headless man roaming Edinburgh Castle? Or the mysterious girl who asks for a ride to the cemetery and then disappears into the night? What about orcs, trolls, gremlins, krakens, bunyips and the Yara-Ma-Yha-Who?Join famous monster hunter Van Helsing on a trip around the globe to find haunted castles, restless spirits, terrifying... + Read More
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Series: Picture Fit Picture Fit Board Books: A Mischief of Monsters Board book Roger Priddy 9780312528829 $11.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 1 - 3 Jul 09, 2019

A Mischief of Monstersis aHalloween treat! Children will love joining in with the little and big monsters as they munch and crunch, roar and snore, and squelch and belch! Thisnovelty board book has tactile pages: each little monster is raised so it fits neatly into the recessed scene on the opposite page. With humorous illustrations, innovative novelty, and astand-out fluorescent cover, this cased board book is fun to share together thisHalloween.Other titles in thePicture Fitseries areA Parade of Animals; A Traffic Jam of Trucks; A Stampede of... + Read More
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Series: Wipe Clean Activity Books Wipe Clean Activities: Spooky Halloween Spiral bound Roger Priddy 9780312528836 $8.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Jul 09, 2019

Wipe Clean Spooky Halloween Activitiesis packed with fun puzzles to complete, bewitching games to play, monstrous pictures to doodle, and has plenty for kids to do this Halloween.The spiral-bindingand attachedwipe-clean pen offer a portable activity book, plus thewipe-clean pagesmean the activities can be completed, wiped away, and repeated again and again. A perfect treat for any little monster aged 5 and over.Also available,Wipe Clean Road Trip ActivitiesandWipe Clean Vacation Time Activities.
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Series: The Ultimate Spell-Caster Over 60 million marvelously silly spells Paperback Mike Barfield 9781786273109 $21.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Reading age from 6 - 12 Sep 04, 2018

Create your own fantastically funny spells with this amazing new flipbook. Cast more than 60 million different combinations of the most magically silly spells EVER. Wave your wand and flip the pages. Will you turn your dad into a flea-infested ferret wrangler or your worst enemy into a batter-coated bubble-snuffer? The spell book will decide!
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Series: Midnight Monsters A Pop-up Shadow Search Board book Helen Friel 9781786273208 $35.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Reading age from 3 - 5 Aug 14, 2018

Turn off the lights, get your flashlight, and come on a wonderful shadow adventure with Midnight Monsters! This follow-up book to the immensely popular Midnight Creatures takes you on a journey through five more beautifully crafted pop-up scenes full of hidden monsters to find, from the werewolf in the woods to the krampus in the castle. Use your flashlight to help you spot the monsters when they appear as shadows on your wall.A beautiful and unique pop-up adventure from talented paper artist Helen Friel.
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Series: Don't Push the Button! A Halloween Treat Board book Bill Cotter 9781492660958 $9.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) to 3 Aug 07, 2018

Go trick-or-treating with Larry in the hilarious Halloween companion of the USA Today bestseller Don't Push the Button!Whether you're looking for a Halloween book for toddlers or an interactive book for preschoolers, Don't Push the Button! A Halloween Treat is a must-have for any household!From the brilliant mind of author andillustrator, Bill Cotter comes one of the year's best Halloween books for kids. Everyone knows that trick-or-treating is the best part of Halloween. But that one house looks kind of scary...wait, why are you walking toward... + Read More
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Series: A Tiger Called Tomas Hardcover Charlotte Zolotow 9781492601715 $25.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Aug 07, 2018

A new edition of the timeless classic by celebrated children's author, Charlotte Zolotow, featuring Spanish words and phrases!When TomÃ¡s and his family moved to a new house on a new street, he took it into his head that the new people might not like him."Of course they'd like you," his mamÃ¡ said. "Why wouldn't they? Â¿Por quÃ© no?"But TomÃ¡s didn't answer.TomÃ¡s's Mom encourages him to go out and meet the kids in his neighborhood, but Tomas is too shy. Instead, he sits on his stoop, watching the world go by. But on the night of Halloween, opp... + Read More
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Series: Pout-Pout Fish Novelty The Pout-Pout Fish Halloween Faces Board book Deborah Diesen 9780374304508 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Aug 07, 2018

A board book with cutouts and googly eyes, featuring theNew York Times–bestselling Pout-Pout Fish dressed up for Halloween in various costumes.Boo! Little guppies will delight in seeing the Pout-Pout Fish try on different Halloween costumes, from a caped superhero to a grinning ghost to a cheery-cheery mummy. With googly eyes and a different costume on every spread, this addition to the Pout-Pout Fish novelty collection is sure to turn little pouts into big smiles!