Boy, it truly was Devil’s Night yesterday.  Actually, it appears that my calling October 30th “Devil’s Night” is a clear cut case of showing how Michiganian I am.  Who knew?  At any rate, I had a whole post written up and boy it was beautiful.  Tons of videos and pictures.  The whole kerschmozzle.  Then it disappeared *poof!* like that.  Now  I’m just going to hit the highlights.  To wit:

If you’re looking for scary book recommendations, Katie Davis was kind enough to host me on her Brain Burps About Books podcast.  The episode permalink is here and the iTunes link is here. Tad Hills is best known for his Duck & Goose book series but he should be equally well known for the crazy cardboard costumes he made for his kids (think Michel Gondry but crazy good).  Now TimeOut Kids New York has highlighted some of the best he’s done.  This one is my personal favorite.

Ghostbusters meets Dr. Seuss. A sweet skeleton love story that’s appropriate for the day.  WARNING: There is some skeleton sex during the credits.  Just FYI.

Spike Jonze: Mourir Auprès de Toi on Nowness.com

The scariest picture book Albert Whitman & Co. ever published for kids is also, by extension, the most awesome.  Paging the Gallery of Regrettable Foods . . . In the days when you had to sit stock still for any and all photos, mothers would be disguised with fabric, making for some very odd shots.  Retronaut has the collection.

Thanks to Lisa Brown for the link.

Bookworm!

Thanks to Playing By the Book for the link.

Monster alphabet!!

ABC monsters from La Pompadour on Vimeo.

Hmm.  Not a bad idea.

Thanks to Marci for the link!

And now a friendly book trailer as well:

The sole flaw with The Ten Best Read Aloud Halloween Picture Books for Kids?  How the heck they define some titles as “picture books”. And while we’re thinking of it, James Howe lays out the best children’s book Halloween costumes for you.

Happy Halloween!