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On sale:
July 2011
Price:
$12.99
Format:
Hardcover
Size:
8 x 9 in
Pages:
32 pp
Ages:
3-6
Grades:
P-1
ISBN-13: 9780802786128
ISBN-10: 080278612X
Halloween Surprise
Written by Corinne Demas Illustrated by R.W. Alley
Book Description
What will Lily be for Halloween this year?
Halloween is almost here and Lily wants to make her own costume for trick-or-treating. Should she be a scary ghost? Or maybe a roly-poly pumpkin? Perhaps a glittery princess! After many ideas and a few wrong turns, Lily finally settles on a costume that will be perfect for a Halloween surprise with her cuddly kittens.
The new book from the duo behind Valentine Surprise is sure to capture readers' hearts once again with its sweet celebration of creativity, as Lily enjoys the fun of homemade costumes and Halloween traditions.
“The soft, orange-hued drawings done in pencil, watercolor, and gouache are appropriate for the season and full of activity as the industrious little girl goes to work. The just-right size of the book; plentiful white space; and large, clean font make this a good choice for beginning readers. A cheerful addition to Halloween collections.” —School Library Journal
“Upbeat, independent, and creative, Lily makes a very likable heroine, and her question of “what to be” is the classic Halloween dilemma. …this colorful picture book features a simply written story and witty illustrations with considerable child appeal.” —Booklist Online
“Alley’s airy pencil, watercolor, and gouache spreads, rendered in soft autumnal shades, should stir up anticipation for trick-or-treating and provide some costume ideas, too.”—Publishers Weekly
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