The Robe of Skulls by Vivian French

As a special Halloween treat, I decided to read this delightful children's book.  It only took me about 2 hours to read, but it was the cutest little story!  The book opens with the evilest sorceress in the land commissioning a lovely new dress with spider webs, poison ivy and adorable little skulls sewn all along the hem.  Unfortunately, (as is often the case in today's economy) she soon realizes that she can't actually afford the dress.  To raise money she decides to turn all the local royal children into frogs and then blackmail their families for cash to turn them back.  With a charming cast of characters, just a dash of romance and humor, this is a children's book for all ages.

Tales from the Five Kingdoms

The Robe of Skulls

The Bag of Bones

The Heart of Glass

The Flight of Dragons

UPDATE - The Bag of Bones was just as cute as the first book!  I'm very much looking forward to book 3!
UPDATE 2 - In The Heart of Glass we see a little more romantic tension developing and it's just adorable.  :)
UPDATE 3 - Vivian French states that The Flight of Dragons was almost as much fun for her to write as Robe of Skulls.  Cute and enjoyable, this series continues to be one I will keep reading.