Synopses & Reviews
Little do two escaped convicts seeking refuge know that theyre about to encounter these werewolves and nine other creepy creatures, all ready for their Halloween haunt. The night is long, and the crack of dawn finds the lawbreakers making a beeline for the safety of their cell. Erica Silvermans spooks might upset Jon Agees cons, but they're sure to enchant all young Halloween lovers. The sparkling verse is matched by pictures that are an irresistible combination of skill and wit.
Review
“No
booooos for this enjoyable Halloween story—just plenty of giggles.”—
The Horn Book Magazine
“A natural candidate for reading aloud . . .”—Kirkus Reviews
“A hilarious spoof of the counting classic Over in the Meadow . . . This is going to be a hit if read aloud or read alone, no matter what time of year.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books
“The very funny story is matched by hilarious illustrations in a style reminiscent of New Yorker cartoons. This will be a story hour hit all year round.”—Booklist
Synopsis
"Two jailbirds pick the wrong hideout in this playful rhyming book, which counts of ten spooky families in one dilapidated family."--"Publishers Weekly." Color illustrations throughout.
Synopsis
The Halloween house, occupied by such creatures as werewolves, witches, bats, and skeletons, turns out to be an unfortunate choice as a hideout for a couple of escaped convicts, in this charming rhyming storybook. Full color.
Synopsis
Two naughty criminals plus ten creepy creatures equals tons of Halloween fun!
About the Author
Erica Silverman is the author of the beloved Halloween story
Big Pumpkin (illustrated by S. D. Schindler) and other picture books, as well as the Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa series. Her newest book,
There Was a Wee Woman . . . , is being published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux in Fall 2008. She lives in Los Angeles, California.
Jon Agee is the author and illustrator of many books, including Milos Hat Trick, Palindromania! and Terrific, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. His newest book, Nothing, was just released in Fall 2007. He lives in San Francisco, California.