Inside a House That is Haunted (Rebus Read-Along Stories) [Hardcover]

Alyssa Satin Capucilli (Author), Tedd Arnold (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1998 | Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Rebus Read-Along Stories

The author/illustrator team of "Inside a Barn in the Country" uses picture clues to tell this funny story about a spider, a cat, a bat, and many other "creatures" inside a spooky house. Full color.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3-A knock on the door of a haunted house creates an uproar among its inhabitants, including a spider, bats, a ghost, a cat, and a mummy. Finally, a monster stomps down the hall to confront the visitor, only to find a small version of himself. When the trick-or-treater removes his mask, the creatures are so terrified that they flee. Following the cumulative structure of "This Is the House That Jack Built," the text incorporates rebuses for key words. Judy Sierra's The House That Drac Built (Harcourt, 1995) has the same underlying rhythmic structure and also ends with the arrival of trick-or-treaters. Will Hillenbrand's illustrations in that book set a spooky mood that might send shivers down young spines. Arnold's goggle-eyed characters are more amusing than frightening, and are clearly aimed at a younger audience. Consider Capucilli's title if the demand for Halloween books exceeds the supply.
Kathy Piehl, Mankato State University, MN
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Alyssa Satin Capucilli is the author of the popular books about the little yellow puppy named Biscuit. She lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. You can visit her at www.alyssacapucilli.com

Tedd Arnold is the bestselling author and illustrator of the Fly Guy, Green Wilma, Parts, and Huggly series. He has received Theodor Seuss Geisel Honors for HI! FLY GUY and I SPY FLY GUY! Tedd lives with his wife, Carol, in upstate New York.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Cartwheel Books (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590997165
• ISBN-13: 978-0590997164
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #335,820 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Alyssa Satin Capucilli is the author of the popular books about the little yellow puppy named Biscuit. She lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, September 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Inside a House That is Haunted (Rebus Read-Along Stories) (Hardcover)

My 5 year old son loves this book. I purchased it for him last year and he still can't get enough of it! He gets such a thrill because he can read it to me! A must buy for any parent who has young children.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This interactive book encourages a child to join in the fun!, October 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Inside a House That is Haunted (Rebus Read-Along Stories) (Hardcover)

This story is a Halloween favorite at our house. It encourages a child to join in the fun of telling the story along with you, as each page adds another "monster" to the storyline. The child recalls the sequence of events and proudly recites them as the story progresses.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome and engaging., September 21, 2006

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This review is from: Inside a House That is Haunted (Rebus Read-Along Stories) (Hardcover)

i work in a preschool/day care center, and we use this book all the time. the children ask to hear it all year round they love it so much. if you get this book, i would recommend the cassette that goes with it. it makes the book twice as much fun!!!!1