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5 Halloween Stories Perfect for Small Children
Posted 10/14/20 by April S
Kids love Halloween – right?
Yes and no.
For children under the age of five, Halloween can be a little scary at times. Whether it’s creepy clowns or scary monsters, very young children often have a hard time distinguishing between things that are make believe and real.
The stories in this blog post are perfect for small children. Slightly scary elements (like creepy carrots), but nothing on par with horror movie content. So, if your child is ready for the season and loves Halloween stories, check out the selections below.
A Very Brave Witch By Allison McGhee
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A short story featuring a brave young witch who loves Halloween and learns that humans are not so scary after all. Audience: Ages 4-8, Grades Pre-K – 3.
Click, Clack, Boo!: A Tricky Treat By Doreen Cronin
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Hoopla video
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Hoopla read-along video
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Farmer Brown wants to sit out Halloween, but the barnyard animals have other ideas. Audience: Ages 5-7, Grades K-2
Haunted House, Haunted Mouse By Judy Cox
DVD
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Hoopla video
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Hoopla read-along video
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Hoopla audio
A scared little mouse goes on an adventure to discover what Halloween is all about. Audience: Ages 4-8, Grades Pre-K - 2
Creepy Carrots! By Aaron Reynolds
EBook
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Hoopla video
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Hoopla audio
Carrots come to life in this story featuring menacing carrots. Audience: Ages 4-8, Grades Pre-K – 3
Space Case By Edward Marshall
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Hoopla video
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Hoopla audio
An endearing story featuring an alien who discovers the joys of trick or treating and friendship. Audience: Ages 5-8, Grades K-3
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Juvenile Fiction & Nonfiction
