Stuck inside the house on a stormy day, Adam devises a plan to scare his mum. After all, his mum is not afraid of anything, but Adam intends to try. He dresses up as a clown. He poses as a snake. He masquerades as a monster. None of these disguises frighten his mum. As Adam runs back to his room to try again, he trips and falls down the stairs. Finally, he has scared his mum, but certainly not in the way he intended. A picture book for young readers, Boo! Did I Scare You? shares the story of an adorable and cheeky little boy who tries to make the most out of a rainy day.

Get ready to be scared! Stick your tongue out at the dragon. Oh no, what will happen? Open the big flap . . . waah! The dragon is breathing fire! Tickle the mean looking ogre. Uh oh, will he get mad? Open the big flap . . . the ogre is laughing! In this frighteningly funny book, kids are encouraged to be as brave as they can be to tickle, howl, or shout at fearful creatures—a different action on each spread—then lift the big flaps to reveal the unexpected results! A joke book for very young children focusing on physical humor, it is sure to make them roll with laughter.

Readers of all ages love Dr. Seuss's spooky and silly story about facing your fears! Featuring over 50 special glow-in-the-dark bonus stickers and a luxe, gift-worthy cover that glows in the dark and has a matte "soft-touch" finish! I was deep within the woods When, suddenly, I spied them. I saw a pair of pale green pants With nobody inside them! What's a pair of empty green trousers doing by itself in the woods? Or riding a bike through town? The narrator of What Was I Scared Of? does not want to find out. The spooky pants give him the creeps! This Seussian gem from The Sneetches and Other Stories shines on its own as it delivers a timeless message about fear and tolerance. Perfect for slumber parties and perusal by flashlight--it comes with a sheet of spooky glowing stickers bound inside as an added bonus!

Children's author Carol Brendler and illustrator Greg Pizzoli's Not Very Scary follows a young monster as she makes her way to her friend's house for a Halloween party, despite the not very...slightly...okay, pretty scary creatures dogging her along the way. Melly is a brave little monster who is not afraid of anything. She loves surprises, and when her fun-loving cousin invites her over for a big surprise, Melly excitedly sets out for a visit. On her way, she notices skittish skeletons, a coal-black cat, and even ghoulish goblins following her. But Melly is not scared, no she's not! Well, maybe just a teensy bit . . .

‘A clever reworking of a classic story. The little old lady’s fearless attitude and her clever solution as to what to do with the lively shoes, pants, shirt and pumpkin head that are chasing her will enchant young audiences. With brilliantly colored, detailed folk art illustrations. A great purchase.’ —SLJ. Children's Choices for 1987 (IRA/CBC) Notable 1986 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) Children's Books of 1986 (Library of Congress) 1988 Keystone to Reading Book Award (Pennsylvania Reading Association)

Celebrate the joy of reading and help turn fear into a positive experience for little ones

The leaves fall, the wind blows, and one little pumpkin seed tries and tries to be scary. But he doesn't scare anyone . . . not the snowflakes in winter, not the bees in spring, not even the watering can The wind tells him to be patient--he'll be scary soon enough. But waiting is hard. Will the little seed ever be really, truly scary? This simple story is more than a fun Halloween read--it is a heartwarming tale perfect for any child who can't wait to grow up.