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The Halloween Kid

by Rhode Montijo
40p. 978-1-41693-575-9.
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K-Gr 2 "YEE-HA-LLOWEEN!" is the battle cry of the Halloween Kid, who rides his stick horse into suburban anytown USA and rids the place of all manner of Halloween-hatin' varmints. Text written in cowboy lingo enhances the rootin' tootin' fun as the Halloween Kid lassos toilet-paper mummies, leaf-pile ghosts, and the Giant Miami Werewolf. When the Kid meets his match in the greedy Goodie Goblins, the local children rescue him for a change, bringing the tale to a sweet and satisfying conclusion. This rollicking story projects a delightfully retro style and sensibility, aided by black, white, and orange brush-and-ink illustrations reminiscent of cartoons from the Eisenhower era. A treat for storytime as well as for independent reading and a must for Halloween picture-book collections.-"Amy Rowland, Shelter Rock Elementary School, Manhasset, NY" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
When naughty ghosts, vampires, and "T.P.-tossin'" mummies threaten to ruin the fun, in swoops the "Yee-HA-lloween" kid. After he's ambushed by Goodie Goblins, the kid's trick-or-treatin' pardners come to the rescue. The cowboy-lingo and super-cute round-faced Halloween heroes are more upbeat than scary. A wash of pumpkin, black, and gold complement the tale.

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