Like a lot of people I LOVE the fall, but I especially love Halloween. My birthday is the day before (darn, I missed by less than 4 hours), and all my birthday parties had a Halloween theme. So of course I have to join the Halloween Book Linky hosted by First Grade Found Me (link below).
I have tons of Halloween books but these two are my favourites.
This is a rhyming book about a HUGE pumpkin that wreaks havoc on a family farm. The kids love it 'cause they're always worried (or are they hoping) that one of the animals will get squished :)
This is THE most beautiful, tender story about a little girl who grows out of her very special baby blanket.
FREEBIES
I'm going to laminate mine so that I don't waste paper:)
Click on the image to grab the pdf file.
Happy September!
PS: This post contains affiliate links at NO cost to you:)
The Runaway Pumpkin is one of my favourite Halloween read alouds - the language and rhythm is just so fun!
ReplyDeletesandi
rubberboots and elf shoes
It is, isn't it? ;)
DeleteBoth those books are new to me! Going to put a hold on them now. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Erin!
DeleteI haven't read these, I need to add them to my list! I love Halloween too:) Does that mean you are a Scorpio? I have a few good friends that have Halloween B-Days:)
ReplyDeleteAloha,
Corinna
Surfin' Through Second
Yes! Full-blooded Scorpio ;)
DeleteThanks for sharing these books, they look great! I just became your 500th follower! Looking forward to more great posts :)
ReplyDeleteNicole
Teaching With Style
Whoo hoo!! Thank you. I've been waiting all summer for 500. I feel like I should give you a lucky prize or something -- ha ha;)
DeleteI haven't heard of either of the books.... gonna have to go check them out!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'll love them!
DeleteLove the Runaway pumpkin--I can't wait to read the next book. I don't know what my daughter is going to do when her favorite pink blanket falls apart!
ReplyDeleteAw ... maybe she can keep it forever :)
DeleteLove the Pumpkin Blanket . . . SUCH a beautiful story!
ReplyDeleteHappy Autumn from TX (where it still feels like summer.....),
Barbara
Happy Autumn right back at you!
DeleteThanks so much for linking up, Barb! The Pumpkin Blanket sounds like a very touching story. And I always enjoy the Runaway Pumpkin. Thanks for the cute sight word freebie. My students will enjoy it. I think we'll do it tomorrow. I was looking for something different to break up our routine. Take care!
ReplyDeleteChrissy
First Grade Found Me
You're welcome, Chrissy. This is a fun linky!
DeleteHi Barbara,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to stop by to say thank you for sending Jeff some birthday wishes! You're so thoughtful.
- Amanda
Inspired in Second
Two more books that sound great! Thanks for sharing them with us. Now I have more books to buy!
ReplyDeleteLori
Conversations in Literacy
I love The Run Away Pumpkin - it is so fun to read aloud. The Pumpkin Blanket is new to me - thanks for the introduction.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's one of my favourites, too.
DeleteBe sure to look for The Pumpkin Blanket. I know you'll love it! It's a very gentle story with beautiful art:)