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The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams
On a crisp autumn night, a fearless little girl meets a clomping, stomping visitor—and shows that courage can be catching. With rhythmic repetition and cozy chills, The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything is a timeless read‑aloud that delights young listeners.
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... playful, not-too-scary magic where spooky nighttime encounters turn into something helpful?
Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
If you loved how the boots went “clomp, clomp,” the pants went “wiggle, wiggle,” and the old lady ultimately turned those frights into a friendly scarecrow, you’ll enjoy the gentle, giggly magic in Room on the Broom. A witch keeps losing her hat, bow, and wand, and each recovery brings a new friend onto her broom—until a dragon shows up and the crew’s togetherness saves the day. It has that same cozy, slightly spooky fun that ends with resourcefulness and warmth.
... a silly-scare chase that builds tension with repeated gags before a clever, funny resolution?
Creepy Carrots! by Aaron Reynolds
Like the old lady’s steadily escalating parade—boots, pants, shirt, gloves, hat, and that nodding pumpkin head—Creepy Carrots! piles on the spooky-but-funny moments as Jasper swears carrots are stalking him. The payoff, much like turning your pursuers into a scarecrow, is a smart, laugh-out-loud solution that flips the fear on its head.
... one brave character facing down nighttime fear in a small, familiar setting?
The Dark by Lemony Snicket
If you appreciated how the little old lady stood her ground in the quiet woods and then took control by making a scarecrow, The Dark offers a similarly intimate showdown. Laszlo meets the Dark in his own house, listens, and discovers there’s nothing to fear—turning a scary presence into something understandable, just as the old lady does.
... a rhythmic, step-by-step journey that builds suspense through repetition and sound play?
We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
If the steady march of “clomp, clomp” boots and “wiggle, wiggle” pants drew you in, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt delivers that same irresistible, linear adventure. You’ll trek through swishy grass and squelchy mud in a clear, forward drive—then dash home for a jubilant, safe finish that echoes the old lady’s confident return and tidy solution.
... simple, empowering language that helps kids talk back to a playful scare?
Go Away, Big Green Monster! by Ed Emberley
As the old lady calmly tells each spooky piece of clothing what to do and reshapes the scare into a scarecrow, Go Away, Big Green Monster! lets you do the same with bold, simple words. Page by page, the monster appears—then you dismiss it piece by piece. It’s the same empowering, fear-taming spirit in clear, easy language.
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