Synopsis
A pumpkin shimmering in the moonlight attracts the attention of an owl, a cat, crickets, a witch, and a group of boys and girls, who change it into a scary jack-o-lantern
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Kindergarten-Grade 2?A delightful holiday story in which the text and pictures go hand in hand to create a perfect Halloween treat. An "orange pumpkin moon" shines down on a field chock-full of pumpkins, and the biggest one actually absorbs the moonlight. That beautiful, brightly shining pumpkin impresses an owl, a black cat, crickets, and a wicked-looking witch. But when the costumed children come, they carve a perfect jack-o'-lantern that frightens everyone as it shouts, "'Boo!'" Johnston's poetic text begs to be read aloud and Florian's brilliant, primitive watercolors in oranges, blues, and browns are filled with subtle tricks. There are faintly painted faces on all of the pumpkins, scary shapes in the shadows, and a hint of each new character on the page before it fully appears. This is the kind of book every library should have?beautiful words, wonderful pictures, and a great story. Don't miss it!?Beth Tegart, Oneida City Schools, NY
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Ages 3^-5. Absorbing the light of the orange moon, a big pumpkin sits in its field and soon attracts an owl, a cat, some crickets, a witch, and a group of children in Halloween costumes. When a girl boldly carves the pumpkin into a jack-o'lantern, it shouts "BOO!" and frightens everyone away. Rhythmic and sometimes rhyming, the words create the story's atmosphere with economy and style. The mysterious watercolor scenes, in many shades of orange and midnight blue, will reward those who take the time to look closely. Best of all, children who look forward to transforming themselves on Halloween will share the pumpkin's pride in being very scary. A satisfying mood book to read aloud on the holiday. Carolyn Phelan
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Harcourt Childrens Books (J) September 1995, 1995
ISBN 10: 0152936254
ISBN 13: 9780152936259
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School & Library Binding. Condition: Used Good. Florian, Douglas (illustrator). Dust jacket is covered in removable, clear, mylar Brodart cover. This is an ex-library copy. May have library stamps on inside front and back endpapers, a catalog sleeve on back endpaper, stamp marks on page edges, a library sticker on spine, a sticker on the back cover, but otherwise in readable condition. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request. Seller Inventory # 133550
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Douglas Florian (illustrator). First Edition. Color illustration on cover. Int .good. Color illustrations. Usual library markings and flaws. Ends of spine slightly worn. Seller Inventory # 143380B
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Douglas Florian (illustrator). 1st Edition 1st Printing. The dust jacket is unclipped ($13.00). First Edition A B C D E number line. Signed by Douglas Florian on the title page. Seller Inventory # 003582