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32 pp.
| Greenwillow |
August, 2010 |
TradeISBN 978-0-06-201293-7$9.99 New ed. (2008)
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Brandon Dorman.
Creepy characters perfectly balanced between grotesque and comical populate this funny parody of "A Visit from St. Nicholas." Dorman's digitally rendered illustrations, featuring many ghoulish details, encourage close attention; you can almost hear the witches cackle as jack-o'-lanterns cast a suitable glow over the pages. A welcome addition to Halloween story hours, this paper-over-board edition is notable for its bargain price.