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    Halloween Read-a-Palooza Kids’ Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy 4 Mins Read Halloween Books

    Sponsored* by Two Lions
    The Children’s Book Review

    Are you ready to be charmed by this adorable set of Halloween picture books for kids?

    Beyond tricks, treats, and costumes galore, the Halloween season always offers up a great selection of new children’s books every year. Such as this fab three from the publishing house of Two Lions, an imprint of Amazon Publishing who pride themselves on sharing beautifully told stories.

    Book That Monster on the Block

    In author Sue Ganz-Schmitt‘s That Monster On the Block, kids will learn to confront fears and the importance of accepting others who may be different to them—Luke Flowers’ vibrant illustrations are beyond fun.

    How to Build a Haunted House, written by Frank Tutpta and illustrated by Kyle Beckett, is an animated, rhyming tale that blends a set of Halloween character favorites (mummies, skeletons, witches, vampires, and more) with a construction site theme sure to appeal to the fort-building crowd.

    Bonnie Leick’s watercolor illustrations of It’s Halloween, Little Monster are adorable! Young readers will readily engage with this rhyming picture book, written by Helen Ketteman, featuring a father-monster duo that captures the theme of bravery with care and gentle humor.

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    Book That Monster on the BlockThat Monster On the Block

    Written by Sue Ganz-Schmitt

    Illustrated by Luke Flowers

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Monster is excited to see what kind of creature will move into Vampire’s old house on the block. He even starts practicing his welcome growl for the new neighbor. But when the moving truck pulls up, it’s not a greedy goblin, an ogre, or a dastardly dragon that steps out. Instead, it’s something even more terrifying than Monster could have imagined! Monster quickly rallies the other neighbors to unite against the new guy on the block. But what if the new neighbor isn’t exactly as bad as Monster thinks? Join Monster as he confronts his fears in this charming and lighthearted look at what it means to accept others who are different from us.

    “This humorous, fast-paced story, narrated with clipped sentences, conveys an important, unsubtle message about the importance of accepting diversity.” —Kirkus Reviews

    Ages 4-8 | Publisher: Two Lions | 978-1542005333

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    Book How to Build a Haunted HouseHow to Build a Haunted House

    Written by Frank Tupta

    Illustrated by Kyle Beckett

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Past the graveyard,
    hear the howl
    of werewolf loggers
    on the prowl.

    In this spooky, rhyming romp, creatures of all types work together to build a haunted house for a vampire family in need of a home. From mummies to Cyclops to the skeleton crew, they’re all working hard to get the job done. But they’d better hurry, because the house needs to be finished before the sun comes up. It’s a good thing their foreman, Frankenstein, is here to keep everyone in check. Will they get it done in time?

    “This fun and friendly book will be a hit at Halloween storytimes or with monster-loving children who don’t necessarily go in for frights.” —Booklist

    Ages 3-7 | Publisher: Two Lions | 978-1542005432

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    Book It${2}s Halloween Little Monster

    It’s Halloween, Little Monster

    Written by Helen Ketteman

    Illustrated by Bonnie Leick

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Little Monster is going trick-or-treating for the very first time. There are going to be all kinds of creatures about, like witches and vampires and zombies. And lots of spooky noises too! As Little Monster makes his way around the neighborhood, Papa is there to help guide him through his fears as they encounter one scary thing after another…until they reach the last house of the night. It’s the spookiest house of all, and—YIKES!—there might be a surprise waiting for them. Will Little Monster be brave?

    “Told in rollicking rhymes, the story delivers humorous, not-too-scary chills for the youngest readers. …Treat little ones to this sweet, entertaining holiday story.” —Kirkus Reviews

    Ages 3-7 | Publisher: Two Lions | 978-1542092081

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    43 Comments

    2. Lisa on

      I want to win this giveaway because the books awarded as prizes on perfect for the season and I know children who would love them. The thing I like most about Halloween is the cooler weather and the falling leaves. It’s just a more fun and relaxed holiday.

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    9. Lynnette on

      These books look so cute, and I really need some new Halloween books for my library. And my print budget has been frozen : (

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    11. John Smith on

      “Please tell us why you would love to win this giveaway or what you love most about Halloween.” We love well-done books and terrifying thrills and chills!

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    12. Mary West on

      I would love to win this because my youngest son loves to be read to and we are always looking for new books to read.

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    13. Caroline Lennek on

      I would love to win this for my grandchildren. Although they are still very young, they all love to look at books and have a great story read to them. It’s one of our favorite activities!

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    15. Vickie L Couturier on

      i love halloween,,because I love to see the kids all dressed up and having fun,,and my grandkids espically come early and get their treats from me,,they love getting fun bags of treats from Mamaw

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    18. susan hartman on

      The books will add a little something special to Halloween this year. I will love reading them to my grandson.

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    19. gloria patterson on

      my great niece zadaya would love this book. She loves halloween and picked out her halloween outfit over a month ago

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    24. Carol Luciano on

      Now is the perfect time for these books. My grandsons would enjoy them. A great alternative to candy. I love the excitement and happiness in the little ones as they get prepared to trick or treat. Thank you for the opportunity.

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    25. Peggy Clayton on

      Oh goodness my grandson who is 4 loves monsters. He lives in Ca and everyday someone asks him who he lives and he says monsters. It is so cute and he has been saying that for a couple of years. He got many monster things for his recent Birthday, I am in Iowa and am a retired teacher and there are not too many kids that don’t like monsters even our other 9 grandkids all like them they just don’t want them in their room.

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    26. Trish Williams on

      I have two little girls that love Halloween books. They would absolutely go crazy for this adorable book. Thank you for the chance!

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    30. April Reitnauer on

      My students love to read Halloween books all year long. These books would be a great addition to my collection.

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    31. Susan P. on

      The Halloween books will be perfect for this year since we won’t be going out trick-or-treating, and can read instead.

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    36. Stephanie on

      We like watching the scary movies this time of the year and seeing homes decorated in our area. Some of these homeowners will go all out to make sure that Halloween is special for everybody to enjoy!

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