Iris Van RynbachRecensioni

Cute, but does have witches if that is a concern for your family.

Everyone celebrates differently. And younger kids especially see things older kids and adults miss. I like that no one criticizes or makes fun of Cecily for doing things her way.

discusses the different aspects of halloween and the different costumes. Uses counting to discuss the different aspects.
1 book

Having recently begun a Christmas carol picture-book project, in which I am attempting to track down illustrated presentations of favorite songs - The Twelve Days of Christmas, Good King Wenceslas, We Three Kings - I was excited to discover this title in my public library system, particularly since I had not been aware that Deck the Halls was a Welsh tune! Unfortunately, the inclusion of that piece of information - that this carol was originally from Wales - is the only thing I really liked about Iris Van Rynbach's book, which takes the lyrics of the song (the contemporary, English lyrics), and pairs them with illustrations depicting a family preparing for and celebrating Christmas.

The artwork here is a little too cartoon-like for my taste - what is up with Dad's creepy-looking mustache? - although I think the bright colors, and the happy activities being depicted might appeal to some child readers. My real disappointment with this one, however, stems from the fact that, despite the intriguing sub-title, there is no author's note, or any information of any kind, about the origin or history of the carol. Why bother labeling this "An Old Welsh Carol," if you aren't going to give any further information? I can see some readers enjoying this one (the sole other reviewer, here on goodreads, seems to have done), but I will be looking for a better picture-book version. Perhaps Sylvia Long's Deck the Hall: A Traditional Carol...?

The fingerplay song illustrated.

This poem about five pumpkins on a Halloween night is a fun book for young children to read. It is illustrated with vibrant pictures.

You remember the little song from grade school about the five little pumpkins! This absolutely charming book uses the lyrics of that Halloween song and combines them with full double page illustrations in bright water-colors. The fun and excitement of trick or treat night is captured so well in this book. Join the neighborhood witches, devils, ghosts and a cute black cat on a visit to the skeleton's haunted house! The five little jack-o-lanterns roll along for some good high-spirited fun with nothing scary that might trouble little ones.