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The Ghostly Tales of St. Augustine and St. Johns County (Spooky America)
by Jessa DeanGhost stories from America's oldest city have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of St. Augustine comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Castillo de San Marcos to help a headless soldier look for a lost wedding ring. Or spot the ghostly boy dashing among the headstones at Tolomato Cemetery. And if you visit the St. Augustine Lighthouse, beware of the mischievous spirits who have been known to tie visitors' shoelaces together! Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of Tombstone (Spooky America)
by Anna LardinoisGhost stories from America's Old Wild West have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky streets of Tombstone, Arizona! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that Tombstone is home to the most infamous shootout in Wild West history? Or that those rowdy outlaws are now gunslinging ghosts ? Can you believe there's a secret tunnel below Tombstone's streets and saloons…that just might lead to a haunted silver mine? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Tombstone, and have you sleeping with the light on!
The Ghostly Tales of Virginia City (Spooky America)
by Stacia DeutschGhost stories from Virginia City, Nevada have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Virginia City comes to life—even when the main players are dead. Wander into Six Mile Canyon, but keep your eye out for the ghost of old Jack Davis. Or check into the International Hotel for a glimpse of guests who checked in but never checked out. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of Virginia's Blue Ridge Highlands (Spooky America)
by Joe TennisGhost stories from Virginia's Blue Ridge Highlands have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of the highlands comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Bolling Wilson Hotel in Wytheville to meet its charming elderly ghost. Or head to the Inn at Wise to play with the fun-loving boys whose spirits linger in the halls. Perhaps you'll spot the ghost horse in Abington as it gallops across the grounds of the Martha Washington Inn! Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of Winston-Salem (Spooky America)
by Karen MillerGhost stories from Winston-Salem, North Carolina have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!The haunted history of Camel City comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Take a look at the cursed painting that once hung in the Zinzendorf Hotel. Or look for ghosts in the houses that line Poplar Street. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of the Adirondacks (Spooky America)
by Karen MillerGhost stories from the Adirondacks have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!The haunted history of The Mountains comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Sagamore Resort to catch a glimpse of the spirits who checked in but never checked out. Or look for ghosts amongst the stacks at the Woodgate Free Library. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of the Finger Lakes (Spooky America)
by Jules HellerWelcome to the spooky towns of the Finger Lakes region!Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.Did you know that the depths of Seneca Lake may harbor an ancient lake monster? Or that buildings along the Erie Canal are haunted by ghosts from that bygone era? Can you believe that even the plywood used to build a famous old theater in Ithaca may be haunted?Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see the Finger Lakes, and have you sleeping with the light on!????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
The Ghostly Tales of the Haunted Southwest (Spooky America)
by Alan BrownGhost stories from the Southwestern United States have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!The haunted history of the Southwest comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit Fort Huachuca to catch a glimpse of the ghosts of Buffalo Soldiers. Or spend the night at the Museum of Colorado Prisons in Canon City, but don't count on getting much sleep while surrounded by restless spirits. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of the Jersey Shore (Spooky America)
by Patricia HeyerGhost stories from down the shore have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky Jersey Shore! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that many of the Jersey Shore's famous lighthouses are haunted? Or that restless ghosts from the past wander these moonlit shores? Can you believe musical apparitions may be rocking--and haunting --the Convention Hall in Asbury Park? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see the Jersey Shore and have you sleeping with the light on!
The Ghostly Tales of the Long Beach Peninsula (Spooky America)
by Sydney StevensGhost stories from the Long Beach Peninsula have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!The haunted history of Pacific County comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Learn about Oysterville Church and the wandering spirits who still call it home. Or discover the history of the Shelburne Hotel, but be careful or you'll end up trapped for eternity, too. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of the Midwest (Spooky America)
by Diane TelgenGhost stories from the Midwestern United States have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of the Midwest comes to life—even when the main players are dead. Visit Ohio, the oldest state in the Midwest, to glimpse ghosts in the Butler County Historical Museum. Or travel to Crown Point, Indiana, and see Ruffle Shirt Hill&’s Underground Railroad site. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained all across America&’s Midwestern states; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of the Ohio State Reformatory (Spooky America)
by Emma Carlson BerneGhost stories from the Ohio State Reformatory have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of the OSR comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the reformatory and risk being punched by a long-dead prisoner. Or listen for the ghostly voices of former guards and convicts echoing through the halls. Perhaps you'll encounter the spirit of a neighbor who still patrols the road outside the prison! Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of the Pacific Northwest (Spooky America)
by Deborah CuyleGhost stories from the Graveyard of the Pacific have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!The haunted history of the Pacific Northwest's coast comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Keep your eye out for the spirits of long-lost sailors along the Columbia Bar. Or visit the White Eagle Saloon and Hotel to catch a glimpse of the spirits who checked in but never checked out. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of the Queen Mary (Spooky America)
by Shelli TimmonsGhost stories from the Grey Ghost herself have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!The RMS Queen Mary's famous haunted history comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Meet Little Jackie, the ship's most playful ghost, see Winston Churchill, who hangs out at the restaurant, and explore the spectral vortex in the first-class pool. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghostly Tales of the Treasure Coast (Spooky America)
by Selena FragassiGhost stories from Treasure Coast, Florida have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Treasure Coast comes to life—even when the main players are dead. Visit the Driftwood Resort and catch a glimpse of past tenants who checked in, but never checked out. Or see a show at the Sunrise Theatre, but expect to be distracted by the specters who call this place home. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.
The Ghosts Go Scaring
by Patricia Storms Chrissy BozikBoo! Boo! Boo! It’s Halloween night and the ghosts are out of the shadows and ready to scare! One by one and then two by two, the ghosts float through the neighborhood having some fun. Seven by seven and eight by eight they cause a fright for everyone they meet! Count from one ghost to ten ghosts on this silly and spooky Halloween night!To the tune of "The Ants Go Marching,” this is a fun read-aloud and sing-along book for kids and grownups alike. The perfect book to add to your Halloween collection, children will love identifying all the costumes in the ghost march. Be on the lookout for ghostly silhouettes and other spooky objects hidden in the amusing illustrations! The Ghosts Go Scaring doubles as a counting book and young readers will have fun pointing out the new ghosts as they appear on each page, counting along with them as they go scaring through the neighborhood!Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers-picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
The Giant Carrot
by Barry Root Jan PeckA Tall tale about the power of teamwork<P><P> When sweet Little Isabelle's family plants a carrot seed one day, tall Papa Joe, wide Mama Bess, and strong Brother Abel all do their part. But when Little Isabelle wants to help too, Brother Abel just laughs. "What can you do?" he asks. "I'll sing and dance to the carrot to make it grow", she says. "And come summer, we'll have little cups of sweet carrot puddin'". Sure enough, that carrot takes a fancy to Little Isabelle's singing and dancing and grows to an amazing height -- proving that great things can be accomplished when everyone works together. <P> Based on an old Russian folktale, and complete with a scrumptious recipe for carrot puddin', this wonderfully humorous story shows the strength of teamwork and the power of a touch of imagination.
The Giant Hug
by Valeri Gorbachev Sandra HorningHow do you give your granny a hug when she lives far away? Send it through the mail, of course! Owen's hug travels across the country in a series of hilarious, sometimes awkward, always heartfelt embraces between animals of different shapes and sizes. Valeri Gorbachev's adorable artwork pairs beautifully with Sandra Horning's charming text, and makes for a fun, funny, and educational read-aloud. An unexpected twist at the end will delight readers and have kids asking for this book again and again.
The Giant Ice Cream Mess: An Acorn Book (Fox Tails #3)
by Tina KüglerSiblings Fritz and Franny have their sights set on the tastiest ice cream treat in this early reader from Geisel Honor winner Tina Kügler!Pick a Book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Scoop up this fun-filled early reader series! When competitive fox siblings Fritz and Franny hear the ice cream truck on their street, they both imagine making the sweetest treat with different flavors and toppings. But there's just one problem: Their mom says they can only have one scoop each! Maybe Fritz and Franny need to ask Fred -- their adorable dog -- which flavor is best?Geisel Honor winner Tina Kügler's easy-to-read text and humor-filled, full-color artwork will have young readers everywhere laughing out loud!
The Giants Go Camping: A QUIX Book (Giants Series #2)
by Jane YolenThe Giants go camping in the second book about the huge-hearted family from the bestselling and beloved team Jane Yolen and Tomie dePaola in this series for Aladdin QUIX, a line of fun-to-read, short chapter books.Dazzle, Grizzle, Grub, Grab, and Dab share the fun and surprises of a camping trip to the mountains.
The Giants' Farm: A QUIX Book (Giants Series #1)
by Jane YolenFrom the bestselling and beloved team Jane Yolen and Tomie dePaola come the adventures of a family of hilarious and huge-hearted Giants in this series for Aladdin QUIX, a line of fun-to-read, short chapter books.Meet Dazzle, Grizzle, Grub, Grab, and Dab, a family of giants who decide a farm would be the best place for them to live. Will this huge-hearted group be able call Fe-Fi-Fo Farm home sweet home?
The Giants' Tree House: A QUIX Book (Giants Series #4)
by Jane YolenThe Giants build a tree house in the fourth book about the huge-hearted family from the bestselling and beloved team, Jane Yolen and Tomie dePaola, in this series for Aladdin QUIX, a line of fun-to-read, short chapter books.Dazzle, Grab, Grub, Little Dab, and Grizzle might just be in over their giant heads when they embark on a new project: building a gigantic, super-deluxe treehouse!
The Giants' Visitor: A QUIX Book (Giants Series #3)
by Jane YolenThe Giants have an unexpected guest in the third book about the huge-hearted family from the bestselling and beloved team Jane Yolen and Tomie dePaola in this series for Aladdin QUIX, a line of fun-to-read, short chapter books.Dazzle, Grizzle, Grub, Grab, and Dab are in for a giant surprise when their Grandma Draggle comes for a visit!
The Gift Inside the Box
by Adam Grant Allison Sweet GrantAdam Grant, the bestselling author of Give and Take, teams with his wife, Allison, to share the lighthearted tale of a gift in search of a giver--a classic in the making and the perfect conversation starter about thoughtfulness.This delightful book--one of Amazon's 2019 Holiday Gift Picks and Most Anticipated Books--is designed to start conversations with kids about generosity. In the tradition of Goodnight Gorilla, the words are intentionally spare. The book is meant to be read interactively, with adults posing questions so kids can guess what's happening (and why). Praised by both parents and teachers for sparking imagination and eliciting discussion, the story can be interpreted differently in every family, by every child, and reinterpreted many times over. Give the gift of this clever, earnest book about generosity--a new and nourishing fable for every child's library (and one that includes a delightfully innovative cover approach that requires the reader to unfasten the Velcroed cover for a fun unboxing effect!). It's a gift that keeps on giving."Truly phenomenal . . . Kristen [Bell]'s favorite book we've read to the kids in a year." --Dax Shepard of the podcast "Armchair Expert"