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1. Zombie Poppers, from Hog Wild Toys, are available in Creepy Kim or Dead Zed styles. Kids can shoot the six included foam balls out of the zombie’s head by squeezing the figure. 2. FrankenWords, from The Haywire Group, is a fast-paced compound word game that will have players racing to identify compound words faster than their opponents. Each card features a word and an image to help early readers play the game. 3. The Magical Tale of Halloween Dust, from N&J Publishing, helps kids discover bravery during the Halloween season. The book, written by Patricia Cardello and illustrated by Monica Rondino, teaches kids not to be afraid on Halloween when people are dressed up as scary characters. A new Halloween tradition, the book also includes a pouch of magical dust. 4. Johnny The Skull, from Fotorama, is a fast-paced electronic game. Johnny sees ghosts wherever he turns, and each player must help him by shooting the ghosts as Johnny swivels in all directions and projects these visions on the walls and ceilings. Players must use the laser blaster to shoot quickly as each ghost appears. 5. Author Audrey Kinsman brings a new Halloween tradition into the mix with The Switch Witch and the Magic of Switchcraft. This hardcover book and Switch Witch doll will encourage kids to switch out their extra pounds of Halloween candy for a fun toy and book combo.
The Halloween Insider
Winter 2015