Mouse's First Halloween (Classic Board Books) and over one million other books are available for Amazon Kindle. Learn more



or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering
More Buying Choices
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Start reading Mouse's First Halloween (Classic Board Books) on your Kindle in under a minute.

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.
Sorry, this item is not available in
Image not available for
Color:
Image not available

To view this video download Flash Player

 

Mouse's First Halloween [Hardcover]

Lauren Thompson , Buket Erdogan
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

List Price: $15.99
Price: $12.47 & FREE Shipping on orders over $25. Details
You Save: $3.52 (22%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
Only 14 left in stock (more on the way).
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.
Want it Tuesday, May 21? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details

Formats

Amazon Price New from Used from
Kindle Edition $7.59  
Hardcover $12.47  
Paperback --  
Board book $7.99  
Summer Reading
Summer Reading
Browse the best books for every age and adventure including popular series, classics, and editors' picks in our Kids Summer Reading Store.

Book Description

September 1, 2000 3 and up
One spooky night in the fall, Mouse creeps out and hears bats flying

Flit! Flit! Flit!

and apples dropping

Plop! Plop! Plop!

and children singing

"TRICK OR TREAT!"

What could it be?


Frequently Bought Together

Mouse's First Halloween + Mouse's First Fall
Price for both: $22.96

Buy the selected items together
  • Mouse's First Fall $10.49


Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

One spooky night
when the moon was bright,
Mouse crept around,
and this is what he found....

"Flit! Flit! Flit!" Something flying. "Rustle! Rustle! Rustle!" Something moving. "Creep! Creep! Creep!" Something sneaking. What can all these things be? Mouse finds out that first impressions can be misleading as, one by one, his fears are assuaged by the appearance of some not-so-scary things: swooping, smiling bats; pretty, tumbling leaves; and scampering kittens. Rich, autumnal colors, full of giant shadows and adorable critters, and rhythmic, repetitive, reassuring text by the creators of Mouse's First Christmas, add up to a gentle Halloween tale ideal for the very youngest trick-or-treater. With just the right balance of creepiness and lighthearted fun, Mouse's First Halloween is ideal for children who are not quite ready for the horrors and gore of some of the more bloodthirsty Halloween stories. Buket Erdogan's endearing illustrations are sure to put anyone in the right mood for the spookiest night of the year. (Ages 2 to 6) --Emilie Coulter

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Inquisitive Mouse steps out again on a holiday eve. This time it's Halloween night. He hears something flying. "Flit! Flit! Flit! What could it be?" The bright, autumn-hued double-spread answers the question with shadows of bats and just enough black wings to suggest them, thus creating a guessing game for young children. Leaves rustle and tumble, scarecrows flap and wave, apples plop, and trick-or-treaters thump. At each eerie encounter, Mouse asks, "What could it be?" and a visual clue is incorporated into the spread. The answers are printed in shaped text on the following page with a refrain, "That's all. Not so scary after all." The brilliant Halloween tones and sounds of autumn create a chance for spooky language interaction and encourage participation. This author and illustrator make a superb team, and children who liked Mouse's First Christmas (S & S, 1999) will adore Mouse's First Halloween.
Karen Land, Greenport Public School, NY
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 3 and up
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (September 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0689831765
  • ISBN-13: 978-0689831768
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #664,326 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hi! I'm Lauren Thompson, children's book author. Please visit my website to find out about all my books: www.LaurenThompson.net

Happy reading!

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
(18)
4.6 out of 5 stars
3 star
0
2 star
0
1 star
0
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Little Spooky; A Lot of Fun October 2, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
This is a perfect book for children just learning about Halloween. Children do like to see that scary things can turn out all right. The mouse in this story is adorable and the perfect character for children to relate to at Halloween.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute non-scary Halloween story September 23, 2000
Format:Hardcover
This story would be great to read aloud to preschoolers. It has good "sound effects", and the illustrations depict nighttime without being scary. The little mouse hears and sees different things and is at first scared, but then realizes that there is nothing to be frightened of. Children will also have fun guessing what is going to appear on the next page based on the sounds and shadows shown.
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute Halloween Tale. September 17, 2000
Format:Hardcover
The pictures and the words in MOUSES FIRST HALLOWEEN are so cute! The author writes about a mouse who hears a sound on one page and gets scared. Then, when you turn the page you find out what the sound was and that it was nothing to be afraid of. This would be perfect for a K-1 class lesson on making predictions. The students would have so much fun trying to guess what it was that mouse heard. The kids will love the illustrations in the book and will have a great time reading it after it has been read to the class!
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Cutest book ever!
The book arrived quickly and in good shape.

book is wonderfully illustrated and is a complete delight. I can't recommend this book enough for the little ones.
Published 6 months ago by nopinname
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this!
Cute story for babies and terrific artwork! I really like this story - it's easy to read again and again.
Published 6 months ago by L. Reisland
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great mouse book!
We have the entire Mouse collection. My son loves these books! This one is a little dark because it's Halloween related and takes place a night but it's still popular with my son.
Published 7 months ago by Moli
5.0 out of 5 stars Mouse's First Halloween
Another great story in the Mouse's First series. Amazon is a good source for purchase since the books are out of print.
Published on November 20, 2010 by Vacation Nut
5.0 out of 5 stars "I want to read 'Eek Mouse, Mama!'"
I picked this up at a bookfair, thinking it would help prepare the 1 year old for Halloween, but the 4 year old LOVES it, too, and not a night goes by that he doesn't ask to read... Read more
Published on October 2, 2010 by JenDett
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for youngsters!
The product description says for ages 4-8. I think that is a bit unrealistic. My 2.5 year old LOVES this book. It has simple dialog with great descriptive sounds. Read more
Published on February 18, 2010 by Renee Tzinski
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet First Halloween Book
I bought this for my daughter for her first Halloween. Halloween doesn't really have any "classic" books associated with it (except maybe, Where the Wild Thngs Are), but I wanted... Read more
Published on October 20, 2009 by BostonMama
5.0 out of 5 stars we read it EVERY night!
This is one of many books I purchased to start our library before our children were born. The other day we rounded up all our fall/Halloween themed books and this one was my 2 1/2... Read more
Published on October 17, 2009 by M. Robles
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable Halloween book for Toddlers!
My 2-1/2 year old loves this book! Even though the recommended age is 4-8, this book is perfect for younger toddlers. Read more
Published on March 19, 2009 by AJDunn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Preschool Halloween Story
I love this little book! My daughter and I read this at the library, and she was entranced, and it's nowhere near Halloween. Read more
Published on February 22, 2009 by Nicki Heskin
Search Customer Reviews
Only search this product's reviews

What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?


Forums

There are no discussions about this product yet.
Be the first to discuss this product with the community.
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 





Look for Similar Items by Category