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2011 Halloween Picture-Book Roundup (page 2)


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Cover art for NEVER KICK A GHOST AND OTHER SILLY CHILLERS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2011
by Judy Sierra, illustrated by Pascale Constantin

"Pass. (Early reader. 4-8)"
Sierra adapts a few spooky tales for the early-reader set with lackluster results. Read full book review >
Cover art for HALLOWEEN HOWLERS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2011
by Michael Teitelbaum, illustrated by Jannie Ho

"Have this at the ready for a quick dose of gentle Halloween humor. (Early reader. 5-8)"
"Knock, knock! / Who's there? / Ghouls! / Ghouls who? / Ghouls and boys both love Halloween!" And many kids love knock-knock jokes and cannot get enough of them. Read full book review >
Cover art for PUMPKIN TROUBLE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2011
by Jan Thomas, illustrated by Jan Thomas

"In the crowded field of Halloween picture books, this unfortunately falls flat. (Picture book. 2-4)"
Thomas is back with another slapstick adventure featuring Duck, Mouse and Pig (The Doghouse, 2008; A Birthday for Cow, 2008). Read full book review >
Cover art for PUMPKIN CAT
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2011
by Anne Mortimer, illustrated by Anne Mortimer

"Sweet but bland, this title could still find an audience in autumn. (Early reader. 3-5)"
Cat wonders how pumpkins grow, and Mouse is happy to show him, in this seasonal offering for beginning readers. Read full book review >
Cover art for LITTLE GOBLINS TEN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2011
by Pamela Jane, illustrated by Jane Manning

"Truly satisfying. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Numerous titles interpreting "Over in the Meadow" have been published, but trust the team of Jane and Manning to conjure up an impressive new vision in time for Halloween. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE 13 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2011
by Guy Vasilovich, illustrated by Guy Vasilovich

"More shivery than stunning; for slightly older readers. (Picture book. 5-8)"
"The 12 Days of Christmas" inspires a creepy countdown to Halloween night. Read full book review >