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Heeeeey I know that book!!! This totally made my morning, thank you! And seriously I am so with you about Halloween and every single one of these picture books look like ones that I need RIGHT NOW. What a fantastic list!!

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I'm so glad. (I loved it!)

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itty bitty betty blob!?!! sounds so cute!

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It is!

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Ok, but can we get more info on last year's Halloween Hunt, because I kind of want to host one, too, now! πŸ‘»

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Ask me anything. It was totally nuts and one of the most fun parties I've ever had.

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Oct 1Liked by Sarah Miller

I can attest to its fun!

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Ok what does it take to get invited to the next Halloween Hunt?!

I want to devour this list! Well done, as always.

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Invited? Done. Attending? A very long drive on your part πŸ˜‚

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And yet, I would seriously consider doing it 😜

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The wasp costume! ☺️

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I think you're the only person who remembers the trauma of my insane wasp situation πŸ˜‚

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🀣

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Okay I super love this edition!! πŸͺ„ I had never gone trick-or-treating or celebrated Halloween until two years ago with my (now) stepson. I’m catching up on lost time and can’t WAIT to dig into some of these books. Especially Itty Bitty Betty Blob and the Poison Garden one!

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Oh, I love that you’re experiencing it now! Happy Halloween!

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Eeee thanks and you too! Just placed a hold at my library. πŸŽƒ

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What a fun list. I can always count on you to bring unfamiliar titles to my attention. Have you read The Pomegranate Witch? It’s one of my favorite Halloween reads because of its spookiness, fantastic rhyme, and gorgeous illustrations.

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YESSSSSSS! We love that book. It's one of our standby breakfast reads leading up to Halloween. The rhythm in that book is just out of this world.

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Oct 2Liked by Sarah Miller

Halloween! My favorite holiday! I even let me kids decorate one day early this year. Thanks to your helpful guidance, I had a calendar reminder that just popped up to "Plan a Halloween Hunt", but I just don't think I can handle it this year. I'm trying to give myself grace... but you are an inspiration and good for you for knowing what your limits are.

I've requested all of these from the library. Merci!

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I'm not kidding when I say I am so torn up about skipping the Halloween Hunt, I had to talk about it in THERAPY πŸ€¦πŸ»β€β™€οΈ Oh well, grace is a practice and never requires our perfection.

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Oct 4Liked by Sarah Miller

oh my goodness, my 15 year old will totally read the Poison Garden one - good finds!

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Oct 4Liked by Sarah Miller

The dark way looks too scary for meeeee!! I love pulling off the big stunts and I also love half assing things when I need to! I hope your bat self finds all the joy you need from the season of ghoulish fun

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Oct 5Liked by Sarah Miller

Don’t Read This Book Before Bed seems like it would be the perfect thing for my kiddo. Thanks for the recommendations!!

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You’re welcome!

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Nov 10Liked by Sarah Miller

Sarah, I'm late digging into your list, but I keep Halloween in my heart year-round, so it was right on time for me. I loved re-visiting Millie Fleur's Poison Garden. Our-difference-is-the-very-best-part-of-us theme never gets old. And this line is so good: "Some of the plants have teeth."

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It’s a gem. And there’s a new Millie Fleur book coming out in spring!

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