Amy E. Sklansky

Trick or treating rings in spooky fun with a cute, door-to-door adventure, which holds tons of surprises.

The well-known tradition of going from door to door on Halloween and shouting 'Trick or Treat!' takes a new twist in this fun book for the youngest readers. The board book is robust and each page has been cut to a different house size, making it great for small fingers to feel, grab, flip and carry around. The illustrations are bright, bold and full of details, inviting to gazing. But of course, these aren't nearly as exciting as the house door found on each page. Opening each one discloses a surprise and a Halloween creature, which displays a huge smile.

It's a sweet take on trick or treating, and allows young readers to go from door to door all on their own. The text is written is swinging rhyme and builds up right before the door is opened. There it describes the character in short words. The text works great as a read-aloud, but I do see young readers more invested in discovering this book on their own. The Halloween creatures are mostly familiar, while a couple might introduce something new.

Its a cute book with the perfect amount of spook to create a Halloween atmosphere.
I received a complimentary copy and found this one great for the Holiday.… (altro)

This is a spooktacular collection of Halloween inspired poems that are guaranteed to make you laugh. These rhyming poems ranging in topic from a haunted house to Frankenstein to Halloween candy are quick and easy to read.

The Bottom Line: Unique beaded creations on canvas were used to make the illustrations for this book. The delightful poems are perfect for little ones just learning to read. Recommended for ages 4 - 7. These poems will get you in the holiday spirit.

This review also appears at the Mini Book Bytes Book Review Blog.… (altro)