 Halloween has become a touchy subject in many public schools. Gone are the days of costume contests and Halloween parties in the classrooms – but that doesn't mean you can't still have some harvest-themed fun. While ghosts and witches are often out of the question, pumpkins, fall-themed, and more generally spooky books are still acceptable in many schools. Below are 5 school-appropriate books you can read in your classroom this October. 1. Too Many Pumpkins A fun and wholesome story about a gardener with, well... too many pumpkins. 2. The Roll-Away Pumpkin A girl chases her run-away giant pumpkin. I love the illustration in this book! 3. Creepy Carrots! Jasper can't get enough carrots – he loves them! Then he notices something strange... Are those carrots... creeping? 4. The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything One of my all-time favorites and so many opportunities for adding instrumentation and sound effects. 5. The Spooky Wheels on the Bus A spooky spin on the classic Wheels on the Bus song. Very fun and the kids already know the tune! The Itsy Bitsy Pumpkin (Honorable Mention) A little on the younger side, but still enjoyable by young kindergarteners. Again, a fun twist on a popular tune that most kids already know! Which books would you add to the list? Tell me in the comments!
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