Synopses & Reviews
The
New York Times bestselling Halloween picture book is now a board book!
This rollicking, rhyming tale from master storyteller Julia
Donaldson is the perfect Halloween read-aloud for the youngest
listeners. A friendly witch, hungry dragon, and muddy monster learn
about friendship, and readers will delight in the surprising (and not
too scary) ending.
Review
"The wart-nosed witch and her passengers make magic that is sure to please." Kirkus Reviews
Review
"The story is in rhyme,
bouncing merrily along, full of fun. The illustrations are witty and
wonderful. The result is a surefire read-aloud hit." School Library Journal
Synopsis
This fun family read-aloud is a story of quick wits, friendship, and inclusivity from the creators of The Gruffalo, and this board book edition is perfect for little hands. This rollicking, rhyming tale from master storyteller Julia Donaldson is the perfect Halloween read-aloud for the youngest listeners. A friendly witch, hungry dragon, and muddy monster learn about friendship, and readers will delight in the surprising (and not too scary) ending.
Synopsis
This board book edition of a classic is a great way to introduce Halloween to the youngest of readers with a sweet-but-slightly-spooky story that makes it an ideal gift book This rollicking, rhyming tale from master storyteller Julia Donaldson is the perfect Halloween read-aloud for the youngest listeners. A friendly witch, hungry dragon, and muddy monster learn about friendship, and readers will delight in the surprising (and not too scary) ending.
About the Author
Julia
Donaldson was the U.K. Children's Laureate for 2011-2013. She and Axel
Scheffler are the award-winning, bestselling team who created
The Gruffalo, which was made into an Oscar-nominated short film. They both live in the United Kingdom.