'Twas the night before Halloween, and all through the house, All the creatures were stirring, except for the mouse. The monsters had gathered to plan and prepare, For the trick-or-treaters who soon would be there?.

Meanwhile the children were tucked snug in their beds, while visions of candy corn danced in their heads.

Mummies unraveled and put on new wraps. Spiders found corners and spun silky traps.  Count Dracula grinned and slicked back his hair. Frankenstein's bride cried,  "I've nothing to wear!"

The wicked witch said, "We can have our own fun! Come on, little monsters, the night’s just begun!"  The monsters all cheered as they danced with delight,  "Happy Halloween to all - And to all a fright night!"

"The Night Before Halloween" by Natasha Wing [71 pages]

Perfect way to start a new Halloween tradition!
Maybe read every year while carving pumpkins.

'Twas the night before Halloween
 when all through the house
 Not a creature was stirring
 Not even a Ghost

With Mama in her Kerchief
 And I in my cap 
 Had just settled down
 for a long winter's Nap

When out on the lawn,
 there arose such a clatter
 I sprang from my bed
 to see what was the matter

When what to my
 wondering eyes did appear
 Eight tiny ghosts
 a miniature witch

A little old driver
 so lively and quick 
 I knew in a moment, 
 it must be the Grim Reaper!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN
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