The Night before Halloween (Reading Railroad) [Paperback]

Natasha Wing (Author), Cynthia Fisher (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: August 16, 1999 | Age Range: 4 - 8 years | Series: Reading Railroad

"'Twas the night before Halloween, and all through the house, All the creatures were stirring, except for the mouse. The monsters had gathered to plan and prepare, For the trick-or-treaters who soon would be there?."

Little monsters and goofy goblins take center stage in this silly, spooky spin on Clement C. Moore's beloved poem. But what will happen on Halloween when the monsters come face to face with human trick-or-treaters in this fun-filled book by the author of The Night Before Easter?

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

When I was asked to write this story, I was stuck until a fellow writer suggested I look at it from the monsters' point of view - it was their big holiday. So I wrote this fun take on monsters getting their haunted house ready for trick-or-treaters and throwing a Halloween night party.

About the Author

Natasha Wing still gets dressed up and goes out for Halloween. She lives in Colorado.

Product Details

• Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap (August 16, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0448419653
• ISBN-13: 978-0448419657
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #20 in Books > Children's Books > Holidays & Celebrations > Halloween

More About the Author

Natasha Wing was born in Milford, Connecticut and now lives in Fort Collins, Colorado. After graduating from Arizona State University she then worked in advertising for a number of years. It wasn't until 1991 that she decided to write children's books. Luckily she sold her first book within six months and has been writing children's books and articles ever since. Some books have even ended up on bestseller lists!

"I'm curious about many things- people, holidays, underdogs, little known historic figures - and translate my excitement for a topic into books for kids to enjoy. I mostly write picture books, but after 21 years, I'm also writing middle grade novels and easy reads. Cross your fingers they get published! Story ideas are popping into my head all the time, so you never know what my next book will be. But that's what's so fun about writing."

Birthday: February 7 Professional: Member of Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators; Northern Colorado Writers; Favorite Children's Books: Polar Express, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Cat in the Hat, The Golden Compass, Harry Potter; Favorite Season: Fall; Favorite Tree: Maple; Favorite Colors: Cranberry red and fuscia pink; Favorite Cookie: Oatmeal Raisin with Vanilla Chips. But now I'm gluten-free! Pet: Purrsia the lynx point kitty

To find out more about Natasha Wing and how to Skype with her go to www.natashawing.com.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars FUN HALLOWEEN BOOKS February 7, 2005

By Tim Janson HALL OF FAMETOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

My 2 1/2 year old just loves Halloween. He was born Oct. 28th so he's definitely a Halloween baby and he loves everything to do with the holiday including seeing pumpkins, bats and spiders. This delightful book by Natasha Wing is a Halloween takeoff on "Twas the Night Before Christmas" following the same pattern except that in this book various ghouls and goblins are preparing for Halloween and for the children who will soon be knocking at their front door. The Illustrations by Cynthia Fisher perfectly fit the fun tone and pace of the book and my little loves reading this one over and over...

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Night Before Halloween is wonderful , colorful and cute. October 25, 1999

By A Customer

Format:Paperback

The idea of the monsters getting ready for Haloween was great. I loved the book. I bought 10 copies and gave them to friends and relatives. They had received the Night Before Easter Book and were looking forward to the continuation of the next Night Before series. We are anxiously awaiting The Night Before Valentines Day.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars another halloween favorite September 30, 2008

By Joe'sMom TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

My 4 year old is OBSESSED with halloween, so trust me - we've read just about every halloween picture book and early chapter book that we can get our hands on.

"The Night Before Halloween", is told in the same rhyming verse as "The Night Before Christmas" story; and follows the monsters as they prepare for Halloween. The verse is easy for kids to follow and the illustrations are colorful and detailed. This book has become a quick favorite for us to read at bedtime.

I would absolutely recommend adding this to your Halloween book list. Also check out "Room on the Broom" by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler - this is another of our favorites this year.