![]() In Nancy White Carlstrom’s rhyming “What a Scare, Jesse Bear” (illustrated by Bruce Degen, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 28 pages, $15), the latest addition to an enduring series of books for preschoolers, Jesse Bear tries on a variety of clothes and hats before slipping on a spooky old monster mask-one so spooky it even frightens Jesse Bear when he peeks into a mirror. But then comes the time to pick out a trick-or-treat costume. For him, Halloween means a trip to the pumpkin farm and an afternoon spent carving jack-o’-lanterns. Fortunately, a number of children’s authors have homed in on that uncertainty with books that let youngsters know dressing up-and even being a little scared-is all part of what makes Halloween so special. ![]() Tonight can be both a fun and frightening time for young children, who delight in the candy Halloween brings but can be intimidated by the scary costumes and decorations. ![]()
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This is beneficial, as it allows for their dark bodies to blend in with the trees and shadows. The Steller’s Jay species mentioned here is normally found in western pine and coniferous forests 2. The deep blue feathers, black head and chest, and we can’t forget that crazy mohawk that make it a bird unlike any of its blue jay relatives 1. Everything about the Steller’s Jay is eye catching. ![]() ![]() ![]() RosettaBooks, the leading independent digital publisher, publishes 52 works of Winston Churchill in cooperation with the Churchill Estate and its agent Curtis Brown UK and also publishes 12 works of Sir Martin Gilbert, including Churchill: A Life.Ĭhurchill's official biography is the longest written biography of any person, living or dead. Hillsdale College has undertaken to republish, complete, maintain in publication, and market the official biography of Churchill. 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