Something a little lighter... Favorite Autumn or Halloween books?

[kayte]

I searched and found books for Christmas, Winter, Spring, Summer... but not a thread for Halloween and Fall... so what are your family's favorites?

[KBecks]

There's a book of Halloween poems called It's Halloween by Jack Pretulsky that is nice.

I also like - The Little Old Lady who was not afraid of anything.

I would be interested in other titles too!

[LarsMal]

This is for the younger ones, but DS loves the "Boo Who? A Spooky Lift-the-Flap Book" by Joan Holub.

I haven't taken the rest of my Fall/Halloween books out yet, so I'll add more later!

[brittone2]

For a child of what age?

DS likes "The Little Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything" but that could be a wee bit scary for the younger set. He was 3 last Halloween and enjoyed it.

One of our favorite books, especially for September/Autumn in general is Apple Farmer Annie. Great book, and it happens to feature a *woman* farmer (w/ no mention of a husband, etc.), and I think that's kind of cool (our CSA is run by a single woman and two helpers. Both of her helpers are usually female as well...she takes interns each year interested in learning about organic farming). I get sick of the books about the male farmer and the only mention of his wife is that she's cooking dinner in the house ;)

For the younger set, Gerda Muller's books on the seasons (just pictures, no words, and very, very beautifully illustrated) are fantastic. Great for encouraging a child to tell you the story to inspire creativity.

We like Elsa Beskow, and the book Hazel, Woody, and Little Pip is adorable for fall.

We have a Biscuit anthology from MIL and there is a cute Halloween story in there.

I'm sure I'm forgetting some of our other Fall/Halloween favorites (still packed away in the attic for another few weeks) but those are the ones that spring to mind.

eta: The Oxcart Man is a nice classic (Donald Hall). Not specifically Fall per se, but deals w/ the harvest, cycle of seasons. Feels very Fall to me, IMO.

[SnuggleBuggles]

I like "The Little Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything" too. I'll have to think if there are any others.

Beth

[elliput]

Miss Fiona's Stupendous Pumpkin Pies. ISBN 0-8249-5489-0

[tiapam]

The Busy Little Squirrel by Nancy Tafuri

[lizajane]

i am pretty excited about ordering, "happy halloween, stinky face" from our scolastic thingy because dylan has a serious "stinky" callin' habit and we are working on "playful parenting" him away from using it in an ugly way. (so far, working great! he know calls me "pretty mommy" when he is mad. lol!)

[brittone2]

i am pretty excited about ordering, "happy halloween, stinky face" from our scolastic thingy because dylan has a serious "stinky" callin' habit and we are working on "playful parenting" him away from using it in an ugly way. (so far, working great! he know calls me "pretty mommy" when he is mad. lol!)

I just wanted to say that it is awesome that playful parenting is working for you on this one. I have to remind myself to use it sometimes, but I'm always amazed at how well those techniques work. Anyway, just wanted to give you a :bighand: :cheerleader1: :boogie: because it always makes me smile to see it helping someone. (that has been one of my all time favorite parenting books, for sure!).

[lizajane]

I just wanted to say that it is awesome that playful parenting is working for you on this one. I have to remind myself to use it sometimes, but I'm always amazed at how well those techniques work. Anyway, just wanted to give you a :bighand: :cheerleader1: :boogie: because it always makes me smile to see it helping someone. (that has been one of my all time favorite parenting books, for sure!).

thanks!!! :)

the funniest thing is that now the kids say, "MOMMY!!!! I CALLED YOU PRETTY!!! YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE MAD!!!!!"

bwah ha ha ha ha!!!!

i have to be reminded to be "mad" sometimes. ;)

(and i have to admit... i didn't even read the book. i just took your- and others'- advice from here. thanky thanky thanky.)

[Tondi G]

My 3 year old loves the book Scary, Scary Halloween

It's a cute book with great illustrations!

http://www.amazon.com/Scary-Halloween-Eve-Bunting/dp/089919799X

[rlu]

Mouses' First Halloween has been DS's fav for the last two halloweens. We haven't pulled it out yet, still reading summerish books.

We have the board book version

http://www.amazon.com/Mouses-First-Halloween-Lauren-Thompson/dp/0689831765/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1220334491&sr=8-1

Also just discovered at the library Patty's Pumpkin Patch - it is also an alphabet book and I'm considering buy it.

http://www.amazon.com/Pattys-Pumpkin-Patch-Teri-Sloat/dp/0399230106/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1220334726&sr=1-1

[thomma]

How To Make an Apple Pie and See the World- marjorie priceman

and another vote for OxCart Man-Donald Hall

Kim
ds&dd 5/03

[maestramommy]

We have only one Halloween book and it's probably old since it's a handmedown. It's from the Mercer Mayer Little Critter series. The Magic Pumpkin. Dora has been loving it for the last couple of months and keeps asking when we are going to get her a magic pumpkin LOL!

[kep]

I love Halloween! I'll be bookmarking this thread for future use. :)

[Melbel]

For ages 3 - 7, I recommend Fluffy (a sacastic guinea pig) books. DS and DD1 love(d) them! The following relate to fall:

http://www.amazon.com/Fluffy-School-level-Hello-Reader/dp/0590372130/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1220361997&sr=1-2

http://www.amazon.com/Fluffy-Apple-Picking-level-Reader/dp/0439314208/ref=pd_sim_b_2

http://www.amazon.com/Fluffys-Thanksgiving-level-Hello-Reader/dp/0590372157/ref=pd_sim_b_10

http://www.amazon.com/Fluffys-Halloween-Fluffy-Classroom-Guinea/dp/0590512226/ref=ed_oe_p

http://www.amazon.com/Fluffys-Trick-Treat-Hello-Reader/dp/0439319412/ref=pd_sim_b_10
http://www.amazon.com/Fluffys-School-Adventure-Level-Classroom/dp/B000MPLILI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1220362910&sr=1-3


Some are eligible for Amazon'sr 4-for-3 promotion. Buy any 4 eligible items and get the lowest-priced item free.

[fivi2]

Lois Ehlert's Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf and her Leaf Man are both nice.

My girls like What a Scare, Jesse Bear.

Scary. Scary Halloween (Eve Bunting/Jan Brett)

If you go to Amazon and type in any of the books mentioned, they have a feature that shows you similar books (people who bought this also bought...) There are a bunch that look nice. Have fun!

[SnuggleBuggles]

Ooh, I forgot about "My Monster Mama Loves me So "- love it!

http://www.amazon.com/My-Monster-Mama-Loves-Me/dp/0060088605/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1220381605&sr=1-1

Beth

[traciann]

We like Pumpkin Pumpkin by Jeanne Titherington. Its basically the growth of a pumpkin from seed to picking. Its simple, but we really like it.

[dotgirl]

There's a book of Halloween poems called It's Halloween by Jack Pretulsky that is nice.

We have that. It's a lot of fun - from the 70's, very nostalgic.

DS also really likes the "Biscuit" books, so he has "Happy Halloween, Biscuit" and "Happy Thanksgiving, Biscuit".

[ellies mom]

My daughter loves "Boris and Bella". Enough that we read it year around. I haven't read the whole story yet but I think I'll be getting "Boogie Knights" for her this year. She also like "The witch who wanted to become a princess" (also read year around).

[Tammy]

DD loves her "Biscuit" books, so she's really into the Happy Halloween Biscuit book. I love this thread- dd's b-day is Halloween so I'm getting book ideas. :)

[R2sweetboys]

I LOVE The Runaway Pumpkin by Kevin Lewis! The words are just so silly and fun for kids...
http://www.amazon.com/Runaway-Pumpkin-Kevin-Lewis/dp/0439439744

[fauve01]

if your DC is a little older, my DD loves loves loves "Room on the Broom" by Julia Donaldson. this one is really great!

we recently found and LOVE "Little Dragon" and "Little Witch" books (the I Can Read series) at the library and both series have halloween books: http://www.amazon.com/Dragons-Halloween-Pilkey-Dragon-Tales/dp/0439548470/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1220422494&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Little-Witchs-Night-Step-Into-Reading-Step/dp/0394865871/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1220421942&sr=8-1

HTH~
anne + DD 10-03

[annasmom]

[QUOTE=fauve01]if your DC is a little older, my DD loves loves loves "Room on the Broom" by Julia Donaldson. this one is really great!

Ha!! I was just going to recommend Room on the Broom! *I* love that book! It is so fun to read.

[kristenk]

:ROTFLMAO: After reading all of the recommendations last night, I went to check out my stash of seasonal books just so I could remember the name of Room on the Broom!:) I'll 3rd that it's a good book!

[Corie]

There are some really fun books listed in this thread. I have
a long list now!! :)

[Thatchermom]

Fall Is Not Easy - Marty Kelley - simple and fun. A tree is trying to figure out what to do with its leaves in the fall.

And a couple by Dav Pilkey - The Hallo-Weiner and The Night Before Thanksgiving. We read these both all year.

[Neatfreak]

For autumn, The Acorn and the Oak Tree has been a favourite for a couple of years ...

[Asianmommy]

I love the book Inside a House that is Haunted (http://www.amazon.com/Inside-House-That-Haunted-Read-along/dp/0590997165/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1221662068&sr=8-1). It is the cutest Halloween book ever!

[supercalifragilous]

DD has always loved Spookley The Square Pumpkin. It's more about being proud about being different but always comes out @ HalloweenTime.

[wolverine2]

For fall, I love Wild Child by Lynn Plourde and Greg Couch. There is one book for every season. The watercolor illustrations are gorgeous.

http://tinyurl.com/42jn5s

[Mirthful]

My kids love the book On Halloween Night by Wolff, Kozielski, and Avendano. I see that it's not in print anymore though.

There's also a really cute book whose name escapes me about two little mice each taking care of the same pumpkin and it grows to be gigantic.