Get Ready for Halloween

PreS-Gr 1--A delightful story that captures the excitement and preparation for the Halloween season. Nolan takes readers through the different activities associated with the holiday, including choosing costumes, decorating homes, picking out pumpkins, carving jack-o'-lanterns, gathering candy, and, finally, going trick-or-treating with friends and neighbors. Illustrations are bright, vibrant, and feature a variety of adorable animal families, keeping the pages visually engaging. The book is filled with a wealth of characters and details that encourage children to explore the images and absorb the many elements on each spread. Concise and straightforward text uses short, list-like sentences that are perfect for reading aloud, especially in a library story-hour setting. Simple language and repetitive phrases help guide children through the different tasks and events, allowing them to follow the story's progression seamlessly. The book's vocabulary is well suited for young readers, as it introduces them to words and concepts related to the Halloween celebration. The repetitive nature of the text also reinforces key phrases, which aids in comprehension and language development. This is an excellent read-aloud for families, as well as for those just beginning to explore books independently. VERDICT This delightful Halloween-themed story would be a wonderful addition to any library's collection, perfect for sparking excitement and enthusiasm about the spooky season.--Haley Amendt

Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Sparkles with anticipatory, Halloween fun.

The weeks leading up to Halloween are generally a hectic, fun-filled time, and this joyous book reminds children and their grown-ups of that fact. —Kirkus