Brooms Are for Flying [Hardcover]

Michael Rex (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2000 | Age Level: 3 and up

A funny, interactive Halloween story for preschoolers.

Bones are for shaking.
Capes are for sneaking.
Mouths are for moaning.
Tummies are for treating.

One Halloween, a little witch joins a group of young trick-or-treaters, and all participate in a wonderful foot-stomping, hand-clapping dance. But when the children take off their masks, they get a big surprise: under her mask, the little witch really is a witch -- and she shows the others that brooms really are for flying!

With his signature bold, bright artwork and simple, engaging text, Michael Rex has created the perfect Halloween book for preschoolers, who will love to do as the monsters do in this uproarious celebration. The rhythmic text begs to be chanted aloud, and the little witch provides all the thrills of this favorite holiday, without any of the chills.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-A cherub-faced little witch leads a cast of Halloween-costumed kids through a variety of movements. Clever pairings include leading a mummy in "Arms are for reaching," a werewolf in "Tails are for wagging," and a skeleton in "Bones are for shaking." In true trick-or-treat spirit, when the little witch takes off her mask and whisks away on her broom, the children are surprised but amused by what they see. This book is a delightful way for preschoolers to enjoy Halloween. The computer-generated and pencil graphics are clean and simple. The brightly colored monsters dance on a pure white background and the short phrases are in large black type. The images are not scary but in fact, once masks are removed, show warm and friendly kids from a variety of ethnicities. Perfect for storytime.
Linda M. Kenton, San Rafael Public Library, CA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

“This book is a delightful way for preschoolers to enjoy Halloween. . . . The images are not scary but in fact, once masks are removed, show warm and friendly kids from a variety of ethnicities. Perfect for storytime.”—School Library Journal

 

“The energetic movements throughout are preschooler-perfect (and sure to bring them to their feet), and the final twist is just the right trick for this age group—shivery fun without the fright.”—The Horn Book

 

“With rounded, cuddly pencil drawings and Ruth Krauss’s winning A Hole Is to Dig formula, Rex provides a real goodie for this year’s trick-or-treat bag.”—Publishers Weekly

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); 1st edition (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805064109
• ISBN-13: 978-0805064100
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,663,479 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Illustrator Michael Rex is the author and illustrator of many books for children. He lives in the Bronx, New York.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Treat!, September 21, 2000

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Adam Schechter (Brooklyn, New York USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brooms Are for Flying (Hardcover)

The most important statistics: Our 2 year old daughter loves this book; we read it 4 times in a row when it first arrived, and a week later, it's still her favorite. The book introduces all the Halloween essentials, from dressing up to getting treats. As you read you can play along with the characters, marching, stomping and spooking. Best of all are the simple, fun drawings of the classic halloween icons, including a ghost, wolf-man and of course, a pirate! This is a delightful book- I highly recommend it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite holiday book, November 19, 2009

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This review is from: Brooms Are for Flying (Hardcover)

I took this halloween book out of the public library. My grandson is 2 1/2 and he loved the book so much that I did not think I was going to be able to return it. Fortunately, I checked Amazon.com and they located the book for me with a price of almost nothing. I ordered it, it came (brand new) and my grandson loves having it in his own personal library. It is a cute book, very easy to understand and can be elaborated and enjoyed even more by adding a few motions. Luke loved this book more than any other book he has ever had. Book, Brooms are for Flying is definitely recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Halloween book ever, November 12, 2009

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Shaundra Bowles - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brooms Are for Flying (Hardcover)

We pulled this book out at the library when my daughte was 1. She loved it so much we had to buy it. She still loves it and is 3. We read all year long. Not very wordy, but she got up and moved to the book everytime. Definitely reccommend this to anyone.