Big Witch and Little Witch have made stew, and now they want to have their friends for dinner! But when Skeleton mistakes the guest list for a menu, he takes off running, and soon Ghost and Ghoul join him too! But poor Little Witch has no idea there’s a misunderstanding. Luckily there’s one creature in the haunted forest who can help everyone figure it all out. This spooky and silly read-aloud is just right for Halloween.
Despite the threat of death by cauldron, neither contributor lets things get too frightening as the story works its way to a happy ending for all.
Veteran Cuyler keeps the text flowing and sets a just-right pace for reading aloud…Skeleton’s cool white and Ghost’s translucent wash of white makes them glow on the page…Make sure to tuck in to this delicious tale.
The occasionally rhyming verse, along with some changes in text size and font, creates a natural rhythm for Halloween-themed read-alouds.
This book is made for reading aloud and will be a great addition to a library’s Halloween collection, but it’s also a fun title that children will enjoy at any time of the year.
Skeleton for Dinner will be an apt selection during discussions of ghoulish Halloween dining as well as the quirks of the English language.
