Tis the season of scary creatures. Even young children can delight in the spooky and ooky. There is safety and power in reading about the strange and unusual. It is a way to experience fear through the comfort of a story. Books are magical that way, the reader can feel intense emotions without any real danger.
Dressing up and acting as a fierce fictional creature is a good time. The joy of pretending to be a monster is a beloved activity across cultures. Letting the inner beast out through imaginative play is fun, creative and gives children a sense of control.
Take ownership of fun and fright and visit your library for some tales of things that go bump in the night. Or stop by to get a craft books to aid in creature creation. Corte Madera library will be making monster masks on Wednesday, October 23rd at 3:30pm. Come on by, if you dare.
The Monster Mac and Cheese Party
Why Did the Monster Cross the Road?
Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Halloween
Contributed by Laura Kennett
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