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| Here are some ideas on where to start when you want to begin reading to your young one. Please keep in mind that many of these have dark content, even though they were authored with children in mind. Not all children will be prepared... |
| Vampires - by Colin Hawkins - brightly illustrated, and very humorous. A twisted take on vampires. The House That Drac Built - by Judy Sierra - a colorful book, quite different from the original story. Monsters in the basement, zombies in the closet, but with a silly ending. The Dragons Are Singing Tonight - poems by Jack Prelutsky - some serious, some very cute and cuddly poetry on man's best friend, the dragon. I SPY: Spooky Night - Photographs by Walter Wick, Riddles by Jean Marzollo - Just when you thought you were getting good at these books. This one will stump both you and the little ones. Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening - by Robert Frost - Although not scary in any way, this book is so beautiful and serene. Read it to your cherubs against some ambient music before bedtime. The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural - compiled by Patricia McKissack - For your older children, this book is quite haunting and many of the stories have been passed on through many generations. Eyes on Nature: Bats - by Celia Bland - Why not educate your kiddies about these beautiful creatures? This book is chock full of interesting facts and awesome photos. Piggybook - by Anthony Browne - A book about a family and its unappreciated mother. The next time you pick up all of the toys, cook dinner, and still take out the trash, break this book out for storytime. Not only is it humorous, but it teaches good lessons about respect and responsibility. Cinderella Skeleton - by Robert D. San Souci - A new take on the old classic, this is dreadfully twisted and absolutely hilarious. Poor, poor Cinderella! |
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