Books like Shuttered Horror Hospitals (Scary Places)
Award winning
Creepy Stations (Scary Places)
Dinah Williams, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative ignites children's imagination.
Promotes exploration of fear in safe context.
Supports critical thinking and emotional growth.
Entertaining journey through mysterious settings.
Creepy Stations (Scary Places)
Dinah Williams, 2013
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
Don't Open the Box!
Louise Forshaw, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story sparks curiosity and imaginative play.
Encourages interactive dialogue through guessing and prediction.
Supports early childhood cognitive development.
Fun, suspenseful read with vivid illustrations.
Don't Open the Box!
Louise Forshaw, 2023
Award winning
Melvina Whitmoore (More or Less a Horror Story)
Faith Capalia, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Unleash creativity with spooky yet delightful storytelling.
Characters face fears, teaching resilience and courage.
Mixture of suspense and humor captivates young readers.
Melvina Whitmoore (More or Less a Horror Story)
Faith Capalia, 2023
Award winning
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
160 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure fosters bravery and self-confidence.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, enhance visual literacy.
Emphasizes teamwork, community importance.
Crafts relatable fears into empowering resolutions.
Garlic and the Vampire
Bree Paulsen, 2021
Award winning
Bumps in the Night
Frank Rodgers, 1996
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure spurs creativity and bravery.
Characters exemplify teamwork and resilience.
Enhances problem-solving with fun, challenging scenarios.
Ideal for joint reading sessions, strengthening bonds.
Bumps in the Night
Frank Rodgers, 1996
Skeleton Keys: The Legend of Gap-tooth Jack
Guy Bass, 2020
249 pages
Why to read
Adventure-packed story sparks curiosity and imagination.
Characters exhibit teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving.
Enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.
Ideal for engaging young minds in fun learning.
Skeleton Keys: The Legend of Gap-tooth Jack
Guy Bass, 2020
Award winning
A Super Scary Narwhalloween
Ben Clanton, 2023
76 pages
Why to read
Fuses Halloween excitement with enchanting aquatic adventure.
Boosts vocabulary with playful, thematic words.
Encourages creativity with unique narwhal-led storyline.
Ideal for bonding over seasonal storytelling.
