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Halloween Night

by Marjorie Dennis Murray

Book Details

Publisher:Harper Collins
Published:2010-07-27
Pages:42
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Trick or treat! It's Halloween night and all are preparing, for a wickedly wonderful evening of scaring. With zombies and banshees and mummies galore, read this book once and you'll come back for more!

Our Review

This Halloween counting book transforms the spooky season into a playful math adventure, taking readers through a haunted house where creatures from zombies to banshees gather for their annual celebration. The rhythmic, rhyming text creates an infectious cadence that makes number recognition feel like part of the festive fun rather than a lesson. Each page turn reveals new ghoulish guests joining the party, building anticipation alongside numerical literacy in a seamless blend of holiday excitement and early learning concepts.

What sets this apart from typical counting books is how it captures the genuine thrill of Halloween night while maintaining a playful, non-threatening atmosphere perfect for young readers. The illustrations likely burst with just the right amount of spooky charm, making this an ideal choice for families who want to embrace the holiday spirit without the scares. Children who love the ritual of costume preparation and candy collection will find their enthusiasm mirrored in these pages, creating a seasonal read that will undoubtedly become an annual tradition.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction