Friday, October 2, 2015

MCDOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Try these book suggestions for the Halloween season


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Here are some Halloween book suggestions to read as a family from McDowell Elementary School.

Room on the Broom,” by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. This is a fun read where a not-so-scary witch picks up some friends after losing her hat. The book has nice illustrations and it's a perfect length for reading aloud.

The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything,” by Linda Williams. This book has been around a long time.  Several items of clothing are chasing the little old lady, but she isn't afraid. She eventually finds a clever use for them as well! Children are delighted by the sound effects that each object makes.

Clifford's Halloween,” by Norman Bridwell. Who doesn't love Clifford? Clifford wants to dress up for Halloween, so his friend Emily Elizabeth helps him with a costume. Things don't go exactly as planned, though. A great book to share.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat,” by Lucille Colandro. Your kids will beg to hear this one again and again. There are several different books about this little old lady and the crazy stuff she eats. Love the Halloween theme of this one.

The 13 Nights of Halloween,” by Guy Vasilovich. This book can be sung to the tune of "The 12 Days of Christmas.” It has awesome illustrations, and the kids love to sing along once they figure out how it goes.

The Ugly Pumpkin,” by Dave Horowitz. This is a classic Ugly Duckling stylebook about a pumpkin no one wants for Halloween. Will the pumpkin have a happy ending before Thanksgiving? This book has the possibility of good discussion points for older primary students.

The Red Ghost,” by Marion Dane Bauer. This is a companion book to The Blue Ghost, The Green Ghost, and The Golden Ghost. Educators love these chapter books for children because they're scary, but just enough.

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