The Night of the Paper Bag Monsters (Halloween) [Paperback]

Helen Craig (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Halloween

"This pleasing holiday story gets high marks for its expressive watercolor illustrations." - BOOKLIST


Susie and Alfred are neighbors, and best friends. But when they try to make scary costumes together for a special Halloween party, they get into a terrible fight. Will they ever finish their costumes? And will they make up in time for the party?

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (August 11, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763620378
• ISBN-13: 978-0763620370
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,014,390 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Read-Aloud for Halloween, January 5, 2005

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Paige G. Smith (Alabama) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Night of the Paper Bag Monsters (Halloween) (Paperback)

I picked this book up at a thrift sale a few years ago - and have treasured it so much that we're buying another copy from Amazon to last through our next two toddlers. The characters, Alfred and Susie, prepare for a costume contest by making their own costumes from big paper bags. But a simple accident during their efforts turns into a childish tiff - that leaves them creating on their own until the contest that evening. The illustrations are just perfect for younger children and the adult reader. The diaglogue is short but allows for wonderful vocal expression by a read-alouder. It's also great to find a halloweenish book that not the typical pumpkin, witch, trick or treat bit. Just a treasure of a book!