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Not Too Spooky Halloween Books

Most of them are playful, humorous, or interactive rather than frightening, with The Dark and Other Scary Stories being the exception for children who enjoy a little more suspense. Spooky Spot the Difference, by Martin Handford, has Waldo searching for differences among ghosts, mummies, magical lands, and more.

Not Too Spooky Halloween Books

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Most of them are playful, humorous, or interactive rather than frightening, with The Dark and Other Scary Stories being the exception for children who enjoy a little more suspense.

Spooky Spot the Difference, by Martin Handford, has Waldo searching for differences among ghosts, mummies, magical lands, and more.

This oversized book is rich in color, created with watercolor and water-based ink.

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Most of them are playful, humorous, or interactive rather than frightening, with The Dark and Other Scary Stories being the exception for children who enjoy a little more suspense. Spooky Spot the Difference, by Martin Handford, has Waldo searching for differences among ghosts, mummies, magical lands, and more. This oversized book is rich in color, created with watercolor and water-based ink.

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  • The search begins on the inside cover, and the amazing level of detail makes looking for the differences great fun.
  • Halloween, Baby!, by Karen Katz, is a brightly colored board book filled with sparkles and glitter.

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Looking for some Halloween fun without too many scares? These wonderful books are perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit.

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