Halloween books may actually be my favourites. It isn't the 1st of October yet but I am itching to get my trusty friends back out of the cupboard and start reading them to this years group of kids. My first post about Halloween books was all about Winnie the Witch. This time around there some more witches but also some creepy crawlies and something for the younger children.
The Witch's Children are three youngsters who haven't quite got the hang of their magic skills. What starts off as a good deed ends up in chaos and the children have to ask for help to get everything fixed.
The book pictured is the first release and there are two more installments,The Witch's Children Go To School and The Witch's Children And The Queen.
Well written with wonderful illustrations, these books remind children who the most important person is and that they can always go to her for help. Even if she is a witch! ;)
This is a favourite of mine even though I hate spiders. The story is so funny and the kids always love it and ask it to be read again and again.
If you read this one right, with some drama and loudness, you will get some great reactions from the children.
But beware! Every time I read this one there is a sudden rise in the spider population in work but all the children start screaming Aaaaarrgghh! Spider! Out! You! Go! and it makes it all worth while ;)
Make sure you check out some other books by this author. She has some really nice ones out there and each book so far has always been a hit. I am still collecting but I can highly recommend What the Ladybird Heard as well as The Princess and the Wizard.
Spot is a classic and I remember reading his books when I was young. They are simple and are over quickly but younger children will really appreciate the pace. Spot's Halloween has the basics and won't scare your kids. It is also good for the older Kindergarten age to go over what they already should know in terms of Halloween vocab.
A definite must have for teaching Halloween, counting and much more. Spot comes in all shapes and sizes and there are also books focusing on Easter and Christmas. Good books to have in your collection for every festivity.
Do you have any book recommendations? Feel free to comment below and let me know!
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