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| There's a Ghost in This House by Oliver Jeffers"Have you ever seen a ghost?" So begins this interactive exploration of a haunted mansion, told through question-filled text, found photographs, and translucent overlays that allow kids to control when the cute, white-sheeted ghosts appear. |
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| Monster Hands by Karen Kane and Jonaz McMillan; illustrated by Dion MBDFrightened by the idea of a monster under his bed, Milo signals to his neighbor Mel, and from their windows the two children use American Sign Language to discuss how they can scare off the monster. Shadow-play combines with ASL in this inventive read about facing fears. |
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| The Skull by Jon KlassenMeet Otilla, a young runaway who finds an unusual ally: a talking skull in a remote old castle. This deliciously macabre reimagining of a Tyrolean folktale offers striking minimalist art, deadpan humor, a poignant friendship, and a warmhearted heroine with nerves of steel. For fans of: the subtle menace in creator Jon Klassen’s Hat trilogy. |
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| The Scariest Kitten in the World by Kate Messner; illustrated by Mackenzie HaleyIt’s a dark and stormy night, and you’re invited into a creepy, creaky old house to "behold the terror"...of an adorable lil' kitten? In fact, a whole menagerie of bloodcurdlingly cute baby animals await. For fans of: Jonathan Allen's I'm Not Cute! and other funny books about small, fluffy characters who long to be fearsome. |
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| Creepy Crayon! by Aaron Reynolds; illustrated by Peter BrownA crayon that knows the answer to every test question? Jasper Rabbit's magical find is helpful at first, but the sentient crayon's intentions soon turn sinister. Noir-style black-and-white illustrations with vivid pops of purple amp up the atmosphere in this humorous horror homage. Series alert: This is the 3rd of Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales; start with Creepy Carrots! and Creepy Pair of Underwear! |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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