Boo! Why do kids like scary books? From “Goosebumps” to “Grimms Fairy Tales”, there’s no doubt scary books are popular. But should parents let their kids read them? What do kids learn from scary books? And which scary books are the best? Find the answers in this month’s TVOParents Book Club … if you dare.
Download this podcast or view all our podcasts. We're also on itunes
Our Panelists:
Jeff Szpirglas, a teacher, new dad, and author of two scary books, is a fan of horror movies. He has written a book on fear entitled “Fear this Book” and has a new book “Evil Eye”. He has also been on TVOKids talking about fear.
Linda Ludke is a librarian at the London Public Library. After many years of reading to groups of kids, she knows what keeps little ones wanting more.
Oren Amitay is a dad, registered psychologist and a lecturer at Ryerson University.
Jeff's Books:
Fear This Book
By Jeff Szpirglas
Maple Tree Press, 2006
Evil Eye
By Jeff Szpirglas
Star Crossed Press, 2012
Linda's Recommendation:
Bunnicula
By James Howe
Simon and Schuster, 1997
Oren's Recommendation:
The Witches
By Roald Dahl
Jonathan Cape, 1983
Jeff's Recommendations:
The Witches
By Roald Dahl
Jonathan Cape, 1983
The Curse of the Campfire Weenies
By David Lubar
MacMillan, 2007
More favourites:
Where the Wild Things Are
By Maurice Sendak
Harper & Row, 1963
Coraline
By Neil Gaiman
Harper Collins, 2002
Have a look at all our other Book Club discussions too.
