“Miss Smith and the Haunted Library” by Michael Garland
Monday, February 15th, 2010 | One Minute Booktalks, Young and Restless, Age 2+
Miss Smith and the Haunted Library written and illustrated by Michael Garland. New York: Dutton Children’s Books, 2009.
Ages 4-8.
Read-aloud picture book.
Booktalk: Zach goes on a field trip to a haunted library. When the librarian, Ms. Creeper, reads from her favorite scary stories, the characters come to life and join in the fun!
Note: This read-aloud picture book is great during Halloween and all seasons that demand a simple mystery. The librarian introduces the children to many classics, such as “The Headless Horsemen” by Washington Irving and “Peter Pan” by J.M. Barrie. The authors and titles are listed on the back pages. If you like this book, try the series by Michael Garland.
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