Halloween Spooktacular!

Eleanor Skeleton here, Welcome to our Halloween Week Spooktacular. October is the month of color and spirit, and we're always frightfully delighted to share the festivities with you. Let us tickle your bones and raise your spirits. Mwahaha...

What happens when a flower has all the power? 

Find out in The Flower Monster

Consider me Cornerstone Owl. I may or may not care. Stay or don't, the choice is yours. I've a tale to tell. But only if the rain persists. It's the chill in the sweeping wind that stiffens the vine, that's the buzz around here. Listen. Creaking bones of bark and burrowing bug, more or less paper flesh, or so the story goes... Continue Reading

Enjoy a spooky stroll through the darkening wood? 

Take a step this way~

"Hello! I'm Mystrella, and I'm here to keep you on the right path in these tricky woods. My friends will help too, but I wouldn't trust Cat, and keep clear of Spider's web, unless you 'd like to get caught up in a story. Now then, If you've gathered your wits, follow me, but step lightly upon entering the forest. You don't want to wake up anything we'd rather stay asleep." Continue Reading

How about a tour through a monstrous town? 

"Ah, it's me great friend, Elly. Nice ta see ya bones rattlin' around here. Ya know me, I like ta pop in an' take em' all on a trip to Halloween town. 'Tis a hoot ta visit with them monstrous neighbors of mine, so grab yer bag o' tricks and skip over fer a fright— if ya dare. La ti da..." Continue Reading *make sure to read the comments.

Tune in on Halloween for a horrible visit with Ferry Blackwell!

Margo's Musings: What Fell From the Sky?

When we got to the library last week my little sister, Margo, was drawn right to the marble on the cover of a book. I couldn’t blame her. It looked magical! 

We took home It Fell From the Sky by The Fan Brothers and began reading right away. In the story, a mysterious item lands in the grass, and the insects are amazed. What is it? Where did it come from? They all have their own theories. Then the spider claims it as his, and he tells his friends that together they will build a place called WonderVille where other insects can come and see this curiosity. It takes a long time to build, but the exhibit is a hit. Ticket prices increase, the lines get longer, and Spider gets richer. He doesn’t notice that all the rest of his friends have left until a creature comes and snatches the item. Now what will Spider do? Where is everyone? He had been selfish, and now the garden is trampled and he's alone. Will Spider's friends come back? 

The illustrations in this book are beautiful. The way the marble stands out is magical and it makes it easy to see why the insects were mesmerized by it. The story made me want to take out my marbles and look at them closely. Which is what I did with Margo- showing her the colors and designs under my magnifying glass. We even went out and explored the lawn to see if our insects had any curiosity shows happening. None we have found so far, but we will keep looking.  

It Fell From the Sky is a book that helps teach a lesson about selfishness and greed, but it also shows us that we can work together and be better. It was a treat to read. There are so many details to explore on each page that this book will be fun to read again and again. 

Has anyone else read It Fell From the Sky? Or have you read another book by The Fan Brothers? We'd love to hear your thoughts.

Happy Reading!
~F

Answer to Fairday's Riddle: Satisfy Your...

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Excellent guessing, Riddlers! Next week we're following our curiosity. Tune in to find out how the answer ties into the story. See you all around the book block. ~ F

Cat's eyes watch for me. A rover in space I may be. Ponder the notion; peek through a door- what is it you're looking for? I'm that need to know, the reason you go. I inspire your inquisitive mind- treasure or trouble you may find.  

What am I? Answer: Curiosity!