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1. Bunting, Eve (1986). Scary, scary halloween. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
There are many scary things that come out on Halloween. Things like devils, ghosts, goblins, skeletons, werewolves, vampires and witches may come out to trick or treat.

Abstract provided by Kim Gilbert, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Devils] [Fear] [Feelings] [Ghosts] [Goblins] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Vampires] [Witches]

2. Handford, Martin (1989). Great waldo search. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Waldo and his wizard friend journey through a fantasy. It is filled with goblins, giants, monks, dwarfs, mermaids, knights, and hunters. In the end, Waldo will see the truth about himself.

Abstract provided by Liz Kuehn, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Companion] [Critical Thinking] [Dwarfs] [Fantasy] [Giants] [Goblins] [Mermaids] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Royalty] [Truth]

3. Heins, Ethel (1995). The cat and the cook and other fables of krylov. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Twelve fables from Ivan Krylov of Russia are presented. Some of the fables include "The Cat and the Cook," "The Swan, the Pike, and the Crab," and "The Miser." Many of these fables feature animals with a valuable moral built in.

Abstract provided by Kerry Gray, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Bear] [Birds] [Butterfly] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Crab] [Critical Thinking] [Crustaceans] [Decision Making] [Donkey] [Eagle] [Fable] [Fish] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Goat] [Goblins] [Insects] [Monkey] [Nutrition] [Spider] [Swan] [Verbal Communication] [Wolf]

4. Huck, Charlotte (1998). A creepy countdown. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Using ten scary Halloween things readers count from one to ten and then back down again. Each page has illustrations that sequentially correspond to a number, featuring bats, ghosts, skeletons and other Halloween symbols.

Abstract provided by Sarah Gatzlaff, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Birds] [Cat] [Counting] [Goblins] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Mice] [Night] [Numbers] [Owl] [Scarecrows] [Sequence] [Symbols] [Toad] [Witches]

5. Joyce, William (). The leaf man. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
When the Old Lady is too sick to take care of the garden, the brave bugs realized that they must summon the Leaf Men to save the garden from the destruction made by the evil Spider Queen. The Leaf Men save the garden and the Old Lady's heart returns so she can once again grow her garden.

Abstract provided by Sarah Gatzlaff, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Ant] [Bravery] [Cricket] [Environment] [Flowers] [Garden] [Goblins] [Insects] [Lost] [Moon] [Mystery] [Nature] [Spider] [Storm] [Toys] [Weather]

6. Kimmel, Eric A. (1985). Hershel and the hanukkah goblins. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Hershel spends his Hanakkah holiday in the old town synagoue. his purpose is to ward off the terrible coblins that keep the villagers from celebrating Hanukkah. Hershel restores the holiday to the village by out-smarting the goblins.

Abstract provided by Melissa McCoy, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Bravery] [Community] [Confidence] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Goal Setting] [Goblins] [Hanukkah] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Religion] [Spiritual] [Traditions]

7. Kimmel, Eric A. (1996). The magic dreidels: A hanukkah story. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Instead of helping his family clean, Jacob plays with his new brass dreidel. Jacob's mom has had enough, so she sends Jacob to the well for a pail of water. At the well, Jacob meets a goblin who gives him two new magic dreidels.

Abstract provided by Julie Hudson, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Celebration] [Cleanliness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Goblins] [Hanukkah] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Magic] [Mythical] [Parents] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Surprises] [Winter]

8. Lorenz, Lee (1981). The feathered ogre. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc..

Abstract:
A terrible ogre comes to live at the edge of a peaceful kingdom. When he kidnaps the princess, a small piper volunteers to rescue her. In his efforts to do so, many secrets of the town are revealed and several spells are broken, allowing the people to live happily ever after.

Abstract provided by Katie Krease, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Community] [Fantasy] [Goblins] [Monsters] [Rescue] [Royalty] [Secrets] [Sharing]

9. Mariana. (1987). Miss flora mcflimsey's halloween. New York: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
Miss Flora McFlimsey is a doll who decides to take an adventure on a witch's broom on All Hallows' Eve. The adventure is ruined when she must return home to rid her house of five goblins.

Abstract provided by Elizabeth Scallon, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Fear] [Feelings] [Goblins] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Mouse] [Owl] [Sadness] [Witches]

10. Sendak, Maurice (1981). Outside over there. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Ida is supposed to take care of her baby sister while their father is at sea. One day when she is not paying attnetion, goblins come and kidnap her sister. Ida plays her horn to charm the goblins with her music and rescues her sister. From that day on, she never takes her eyes off her baby sister.

Abstract provided by Suzanne Wolf and Brandie Jones, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Child Care] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Goblins] [Music] [Parents] [Refusal Skills] [Responsibilities] [Robbery] [Sea] [Siblings] [Stress Management]

11. Stutson, Caroline (1993). By the light of the halloween moon. New York: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
A little girl's toe is the basis of this cummulative tale, or a story that repeats and adds on with each new character that is introduced. There are many pictures of witches, ghosts, and ghouls.

Abstract provided by Katie Suciu, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bat] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Ghosts] [Goblins] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Moon] [Night] [Pond] [Verbal Communication] [Witches]

12. Viorst, Judith (1973). My mama says there aren't any zombies, ghosts, vampires, creatures, demons, monsters, fiends, goblins, or things. New York: McClelland & Stewart Ltd..

Abstract:
A little boy dreams of and is sure he sees monsters, vampires, ghost, zombies, demons, and goblins at night. His mom always tells him that there are not any of those things that really exist. He does not know if can always believe his mom, because sometimes his mom is wrong and makes mistakes. Although, his mom does not make a mistake this time.

Abstract provided by Jeni Nagy, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Critical Thinking] [Dreams] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Ghosts] [Goblins] [Imagination] [Monsters] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Sleep] [Stress Management] [Vampires] [Verbal Communication]
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