This Book Is Haunted (I Can Read Book 1) [Hardcover]

Joanne Rocklin (Author), Joann Adinolfi (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 20, 2002 | Age Level: 4 and up | Series: I Can Read Book 1

Pickles and glue ...
A pumpkin head, too
Monsters' teeth
A smelly old shoe
All in a pot
For our witch's stew.

Beginning readers will love this collection of scary poems, rhymes, and short tales ... told by a ghost!

Lively words by Joanne Rocklin and bright, funny pictures from JoAnn Adinolfi make this a perfect treat for any time of the year.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2-A ghostly narrator tells six not-so-scary Halloween stories that beginning readers will enjoy. The first tale features two greedy trick-or-treaters who are tricked by a witch and a ghost. Next, sibling rivalry goes unchecked when Baby Bibble disappears as Sally Bibble scribbles the child's image with a special pen. In another selection, a tap-tap-tapping sound fuels the grim imaginations of two brothers until the elder boy removes a branch hitting the window, producing a temporary quiet. Librarians will rejoice in the story of mean Bill, who steals the book his sister is reading, and leaves it under his bed. Because it is haunted, it cries out to be returned to the library, prompting the boy to take it back the next morning, still in his pajamas. These charming tales conclude with the ghost requesting readers to share the book with a friend, and to write their own stories. Adinolfi's illustrations provide contextual clues with friendly cartoon fiends depicted in bright colors and a variety of skin tones. A treat for emerging readers.
Laura Scott, Baldwin Public Library, Birmingham, MI
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Joanne Rocklin is the author of numerous books for children, including many Hello Math Readers for Scholastic. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (August 20, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060284560
• ISBN-13: 978-0060284565
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,586,487 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

JOANNE ROCKLIN is the critically acclaimed author of several books, including ONE DAY AND ONE AMAZING MORNING ON ORANGE STREET, an Indie Bound book; STRUDEL STORIES, which was a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year and an American Library Association Notable Book, and FOR YOUR EYES ONLY!, which was a School Library Journal Best Book and a Bank Street Best Book. Her early readers THREE SMART PALS and THIS BOOK IS HAUNTED will soon be e-books, the latter also to be released as an App.

Her latest middle grade novel is ONE DAY AND ONE AMAZING MORNING ON ORANGE STREET, also published as an audiobook. "Fully realized characters and setting definitely make this one morning on Orange Street amazing." KIRKUS, starred.

She has a doctorate in psychology and is a former elementary school teacher, presently writing children's books full-time. For several years she taught a popular class in writing children's books at UCLA Extension. She gives presentations in schools, libraries and bookstores and has been a speaker for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, the California Reading Association, and other organizations.

Originally from Montreal, Canada, Joanne lived in Los Angeles for many decades. She now lives in Oakland, California.

Her website is www.joannerocklin.com and she welcomes comments.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great story!, July 17, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: This Book Is Haunted (An I Can Read Book, Level 1) (Paperback)

I recommend this book it is funny,great for children and easy to read.The book has six stories. I like House for Rent because
its a funny story about a ghost who lives in a house. The ghost haunts the house so that the house stays for rent.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, December 23, 2009

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This review is from: This Book Is Haunted (An I Can Read Book, Level 1) (Paperback)

My daughter loves to read this book. She loves the theme of the book, and it's great that it helps her practice her reading.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Easy Reader, November 14, 2009

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This review is from: This Book Is Haunted (An I Can Read Book, Level 1) (Paperback)

Bought this book for my 6yr old, he loves it. It's a great easy read and a really fun story that keeps their interest.