Happy Halloween, Biscuit!
Common Sense Note
Warmly drawn illustrations, containing oversized lift-the-flap sections, fascinate readers, keep eyes and hands busy and invigorate the text and story.
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Ann Marie Sammataro
This seasonal tale is one in a series about the ongoing adventures of the lovable Biscuit. Capucilli's text works well as a read-aloud for the very young. Her simple language is good for emergent readers, providing plenty of word repetition to inspire confidence. Capucilli weaves an amusing tale to sustain children's interest while adhering to a manageable format and style for new readers.
Schories's vivid illustrations are the focal point of the book; spreading out across every page, they convey the humor and a majority of the action of the tale. The lively drawings capture the boundless energy of a puppy and appeal to children. Preschool readers responded well to the story, which taps into their love of dress up and the thrill of Halloween. For a rambunctious read-aloud with younger children, encourage them to vocalize Biscuit's enthusiastic "woofs" throughout the tale.
Like Capucilli's adorable pup? Try Biscuit, also written by her and illustrated by Schories. For more on the autumnal season, try Anne Rockwell's Apples and Pumpkins. The Big Boo offers more lift-the-flap Halloween fun and features the Sesame Street Muppets.
From The Book
In a pumpkin-strewn field, the little girl selects her favorite gourd while on the far side of the page the top portion of the flap shows her inquisitive puppy sniffing at a scarecrow. The flap opens up to reveal Biscuit gleefully making off with the scarecrow's hay-stuffed overalls.
Plot Summary:
It's Halloween night! As a little girl prepares for the fun-filled activities, her mischievous pup follows. Lift the flap and see what he's gotten into. The warm, inviting illustrations are well matched to preschool tastes. The energetic spirit of the puppy bounds through the book.
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