Synopses & Reviews
Over in the hollow, where the cobwebs are spun,Live a giant mother spider and her little spidey one.
Who else lives over in the hollow? A papa mummy and his little mummies two, a mama owl and her little owlets three...and more! And they all have something to say, whether it's to hoot, to howl, to hiss, or to yowl. Inspired by Olive A. Wadsworth's classic counting rhyme, "Over in the Meadow," Over in the Hollow is a spooky take on the popular Appalachian poem. A wonderful read-aloud, the playful rhyme and repetition will delight readers of all ages who enjoy a funnot scaryapproach to the world of ghosts, werewolves, and the like.
Review
LIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION
This is an enjoyable, but not scary addition to a Halloween collection.
Review
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE
"Author Rebecca Dickinson clearly had fun giving the classic children's song Over in the Meadow a Halloween makeover, while S. Britt's illustrations burst with wild action and color."
Review
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"...enough ghoulish creatures to satisfy even the most diehard Halloween fans."
Synopsis
Inspired by Olive A. Wadsworth's classic counting rhyme Over in the Meadow, "Over the Hollow" is a spooky take on the popular Appalachian poem. Full color.
About the Author
Rebecca Dickinson is the author of 5 books. She lives near Seattle.
S. Britt's illustrations have been featured in magazines, newspapers, advertisements, books, greeting cards, posters, and CD covers. He is the illustrator of School Years: A Family Keepsake of School Memories. He lives in Portland, Oregon.