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Stories of the Night
Halloween-themed books recommended by Denise Jackson,
AIS Early Years Library and Inquiry Centre Coordinator
Scaredy-Cat, Splat! by Rob Scotton
It’s Halloween, and Splat is determined to be the scariest cat in
the class. Unfortunately he’s just too much of a scaredy-cat. He’s
afraid of a little spider, and everyone says his costume looks more
silly than scary.
Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
A witch has lost some items in the wind, and animals help to gather
them back. This is a lovely story about helping others in need and
treating others the way you’d like to be treated. This book will
become a family favourite.
Can You See What I See? On A Scary Scary Night by Walter Wick
With stunning two-page illustrated spreads, this book by the
author of the popular I Spy series includes addictive search games
and picture puzzles.
Mouse’s First Halloween by Lauren Thompson, illustrated by
Buket Erdogan
Join Mouse on a spooky autumn night. He hears bats flying, leaves
falling, and children singing, “Trick or Treat!” What can it mean?
Find the answer in this beautifully illustrated book.
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CPE Registration Number 199204405H. Period of Registration 6 July 2015 to 5 July 2019
nternational Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme
Inquiry-based Learning Reggio Emilia
pecialists purposeful play Daily Mandarin
Moonlight: The Halloween Cat by Cynthia Rylant
Follow Moonlight on her moonlit journey on a Halloween night.
This cat’s eye view of Halloween with lots of stars, Trick-ortreaters, jack-o’-lanterns and haystacks is a non-scary Halloween
book ideal for younger readers.
Click Clack Boo! by Doreen Cronin
Farmer Brown does not like Halloween, so he draws the shades,
puts on his footy pyjamas, and climbs into bed. But Farmer
Brown’s animals love Halloween and have even planned a
Halloween costume party in the barn. They leave a note for
Farmer Brown on his porch where the candy used to be. Will the
animals trick or treat farmer Brown?
Pumpkin Soup By Helen Cooper
Deep in the woods in an old white cabin, three friends make their
pumpkin soup the same way every day. The Cat slices up the
pumpkin, the Squirrel stirs in the water, and the Duck tips in just
enough salt. But one day the Duck wants to stir instead, and then
there is a horrible squabble, and he leaves the cabin in a huff.
A story of difficulties within friendships.
Duck & Goose Find a Pumpkin by Tad Hills
Duck and Goose, where is your pumpkin? Is it in the log? Is it
under the leaves? Is it in the apple tree? Preschoolers will surely
enjoy going on a pumpkin hunt with Duck and Goose - especially
when they find the perfect pumpkin at the end!
Pete the Cat - Five Little Pumpkins by James Dean
Pete the Cat takes on the classic favorite children’s song “Five
Little Pumpkins” in this lovely book by New York Times bestselling
author James Dean.
Australian International School Pte Ltd is registered by the Council for Private Education.
CPE Registration Number 199204405H. Period of Registration 6 July 2015 to 5 July 2019