Meet October: A Fall Picture Book about Facing Fears at Halloween (The Calendar Kids, 10)

Celebrate the months of the year with this adorable picture book featuring the spookiest month of all: October! 

Meet October, who has a hard time being brave. But when his pet spider, Boo, goes missing, will he be able to face his fears and find the fun this spooky season?

Created by a former elementary school teacher, the Calendar Kids series is the perfect tool to educate and entertain. Each book focuses on the weather, traditions, and holidays of a specific month through a sweet story, charming character, and cool pet. With adorable illustrations and a seasonal theme, this installment of the Calendar Kids series is perfect for young readers ages 5 to 8!

Each book includes:

A reversible jacket poster filled with fun facts and key wordsA kid-friendly recipeA creative character with a quirky petDiscussion questionsFun facts about the seasonsOnline resources for parents and educatorsAnd more!

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks Wonderland
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 6, 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 56 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1464261660
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1464261664
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 – 7 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.39 x 8.75 inches
Book 10 of 12 ‏ : ‎ The Calendar Kids®
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten – 2
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