Tucker's Spooky Halloween [Board book]

Leslie McGuirk (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

Oh, what to be for Halloween? A determined Tucker rolls out a very creative costume in a funny story young children will surely appreciate.

"HE'S SO-O-O-O-O CUTE!"

Tucker’s owner always dresses him as something cute for Halloween, like a pumpkin with a little orange hat. But this year Tucker doesn’t want to be cute — he wants to be spooky! Why does his owner insist that he wear a silly cowboy costume? Looks like it’s time for Tucker to put his paws to the cause and turn into something scary before the trick-or-treaters arrive! Little ones will laugh at this earnest pup’s efforts to make just the right statement on Halloween night.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS—Tucker wants to look scary this Halloween and not cute like he was last year, dressed as a pumpkin. His owner tries several traditional costumes on the small canine, including dressing him as a hot dog, a bumblebee, and in a Hawaiian outfit complete with hula skirt and lei, but the dog is not happy with the image they project. He drapes himself in a white sheet for a spooky ghost costume but the sheet won't stay on. Finally deciding to be a mummy, he wraps himself in toilet paper, runs to the door where he scares off two trick-or-treating children, and is greatly satisfied. The energetic, bright-white pup stands out on each of the richly colored pages. This simple story will appeal to very young children just beginning to celebrate the day.—Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI
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About the Author

Leslie McGuirk has written and illustrated numerous picture books, including SNAIL BOY and HO, HO, HO, TUCKER! She is also well known in Japan, where her artwork can be found on everything from T-shirts to teapots to toilet-seat covers. She lives in Vero Beach, Florida.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Board book: 28 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (July 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763631817
• ISBN-13: 978-0763631819
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.7 x 7.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #780,044 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Tucker's Spooktacular!, July 11, 2007

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Novel Chatter (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tucker's Spooky Halloween (Board book)

Tucker's at it again! We've been waiting for the next Tucker book and we weren't disappointed! This is a story told with warmth and charm, cute without being cutesy, Tucker tries to be spooky but grabs your heart instead. I see a new Halloween classic in this house!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My kids loved this book, July 10, 2007

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Anne C. (East Coast, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tucker's Spooky Halloween (Board book)

Although Halloween is my kids' favorite holiday, there are very few Halloween books for kids. This one is cute, funny and totally kid-centric. My kids love all the Tucker books and have read this one a dozen times already.

5.0 out of 5 stars Tucker and McGuirk are a wonderful combination, October 20, 2007

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Liliane M. Slee - See all my reviews
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I first stumbled onto McGuirk's Quirks on the internet (www.tuckerdog.com) and have since fallen in love with each Tucker offering. The joy comes each time I share Tucker with my Grandaughter.