Here is a fitting read for today: World's Scariest Places: Haunted, Creepy, Abandoned, from Centennial Presents. (Part of Centennial Media which publishes periodicals on a variety of topics). This is a collection of articles about cemeteries, houses, woods, towns, etc. all with an unexplained story or two. Nice photos, and balanced writing as well, (nothing too sensationalistic). :-)

While I selected this book to use for the Halloween post, it really could be used at any time. Any time you wanted to serve something disgusting that is! The Gross Cookbook, by Susanna Tee is a collection of recipes for things that are completely and safely edible, but that look, well, disgusting! You can make a Baked Human Hand, Big Green Boogers, Chewy Caterpillars, and even (brace yourself) Cat Poop in a Litter Box. Clever, fun to read, and includes warnings as to when a young cook should ask for assistance.

I know I usually post picture books on Thursday, but today is Halloween, and this fit that perfectly! Zip! Zoom! On a Broom!, by Teri Sloat and illustrated by Rosalinde Bonnet is a counting book ... first up, then down, as witches fill the night with mischief and mayhem.

Happy Halloween!

Reading Hermit With Dog