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2011 Halloween Picture-Book Roundup (page 4)


Cover art for FRANGOLINE AND THE MIDNIGHT DREAM
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 1, 2011
by Clemency Pearce, illustrated by Rebecca Elliott

"Still, despite imperfections, young readers will likely embrace the quirky, oddly endearing Frangoline. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Debut author Pearce introduces redhead Frangoline, who is "Pure as milk and good as gold" by day but turns into an impish minx at night. Read full book review >
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 HAMPIRE!
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 26, 2011

"Kids will feast on this deliciously scary tale over and over. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Bardhan-Quallen spins a yarn equally suitable for a campfire gathering or a fireplace cuddle. Read full book review >
Cover art for BONE DOG
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 19, 2011
by Eric Rohmann, illustrated by Eric Rohmann

"Sometimes scary, often funny and ultimately heartwarming, Rohmann's tale successfully balances a tight text full of tough emotions with clear images of an everlasting friendship. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Caldecott Medalist Rohmann employs a similar artistic style to his award-winning My Friend Rabbit's as he depicts a young boy's journey through grief by way of a spooky graveyard on Halloween. Read full book review >
Cover art for CREEPY MONSTERS, SLEEPY MONSTERS
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 12, 2011
by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Kelly Murphy

"There's plenty in this scary-sweet book to please children all year round. (Picture book. 2-4)"
This brief lullaby-story provides just-right toddler-sized chills. Read full book review >