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Enzo's Very Scary Halloween

by Garth STEIN
illus. by R.W. Alley. 40p. HarperCollins. Jul. 2016. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780062380616.
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PreS—Enzo the family dog becomes anxious as Halloween invades his home and neighborhood. It even transforms his owner Zoe into a fairy princess and her dad, Denny, into a scarecrow. When Zoe puts Enzo into a dragon costume, the pup begins to fret that he, too, is transforming. This cute picture book is a great way to explain Halloween to children who might be frightened by the festivities. As Enzo becomes uneasy about all the ghosts, pumpkins, and costumed creatures running around and believes the whole neighborhood will be haunted, children are able to see how silly his worries truly are. Young readers will identify with Enzo's runaway imagination, and this story can help ease their own concerns about the "spookiest night of the year."
VERDICT This is a great book for one-on-one sharing with young worrywarts or children who might be apprehensive about Halloween. A solid addition for most libraries.
Reviewed by Shana Morales, Windsor Public Library, CT , Sep 01, 2016

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