This month we have chosen ‘A World Full of Spooky Stories: 50 Tales to Make Your Spine Tingle’ by Angela McAllister and illustrated by Madalina Andronic as our Book of the Month. Featuring spooky stories from countries all over the globe, this book is perfect for sharing with all readers and appeals to a range of different interests and ages.

Here are our top 5 reasons why short stories are perfect for those children who don't yet see themselves as readers.

1. A child doesn't have to read the whole book to feel accomplished
2. These books look like ‘big books’ so children feel equal to their peers
3. They offer a more manageable reading experience – it’s much less overwhelming
4. They offer a child choice and put them in control of which stories they want to read
5. They give a quick sense of achievement – a child can more easily see their progress!

If you’re looking for some more thrilling reads that are just the right mix of spooky and fun, we've put together a list of books perfect for children who love a good fright without the nightmares! From ghostly adventures to eerie mysteries, these books are packed with chills, laughs, and enough excitement to keep readers turning pages long after the sun sets. Get ready to explore a world where the spooky and silly collide!

About the book

‘A World Full of Spooky Stories: 50 Tales to Make Your Spine Tingle’ by Angela McAllister, illustrated by Madalina Andronic

Get ready for Halloween with this child-friendly collection of spooky stories from all over the world.

Feel your pulse race and your skin tingle as you turn the pages of this spine-chilling anthology of spooky stories from around the world. Read all about the fearsome witch Baba Yaga, the serpent woman from Spain, the rescue of Tam Lin from the bewitching Queen of the Fairies, how Father Death gets caught in the Enchanted Apple Tree, and the waterdwelling Bunyip from Australia. Make sure you have your candle ready as it’s sure to be a long night… This gorgeous gift book is the perfect anthology for Halloween, or any time you want to be spooked!

Features stories from Germany, Czechoslovakia, Russia, Africa, Brazil, Japan, Australia, India, UK, Canada, France, China, Ireland, Syria, Korea, Sweden, Egypt, Iceland, New Zealand, Arabia, Spain, Tibet, Iran, Greece. The tales are expertly retold by Angela McAllister for spooky fun for the whole family and illustrated by Romanian born Madalina Andronic whose beautifully spooky images bring these stories to life before your very eyes.
 
Are you ready for story time with a spooky twist?

Equally brilliant short spooky stories

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