Splat the Cat What Was That? by Rob Scotton

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Title: Splat the Cat What Was That?

Author: Rob Scotton

Length: Approx. 14 pages

Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books/HarperFestival

Classification: Children's Book, Halloween

Release Date: July 2013

Source: paperback 

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Splat the Cat and his friends have a Halloween adventure in Splat the Cat: What Was That?, a  lift-the-flap book by Rob Scotton, creator of the beloved Russell the Sheep. Halloween should be a black cat’s favorite holiday, but Spat the Cat is nervous about visiting a creepy haunted house. He’s worried it will be too scary. Splat’s friend Spike tells Splat not to be a scaredy-cat—the haunted house is just for fun! Splat and Spike’s visit to the haunted house turns into a rescue mission when Splat’s pet mouse, Seymour, gets lost inside.Kids will relate to Splat’s apprehension about visiting a haunted house and they’ll enjoy the exciting surprises under every flap in the funny, spooky book. (From GoodReads)

Cutie Pie’s Rating:

What is this book about?

About Splat and Spike hearing weird noises in the spooky old house.

What was your favorite part of the story?

When they found Seymour. 

Why did you like it?
Because they were kinda like investigators finding Seymour.

Is there anything you didn't like about this book?

It was all good.

Do you like the illustrations?

Yes, a lot. I think the flaps were cool.

Who do you think will like this book?
Everyone that likes Splat the Cat.

My Rating:

Splat, Spike, and Seymour are treat or treating and there is only one house left. A big spooky house. Splat is hesitant to go in (with good reason, it is a big spooky haunted house!) But Seymour doesn't stay to hear what Splat thinks about the house, he runs inside.
Splat and Spike decide they need to go and find Seymour so they go into the old spooky house too.
Not long after entering the spooky house they hear noises. But instead of running away from the spooky noises, they continue on their search for Seymour.
They find the type of stuff that one would think they would find in a haunted house. Creepy paintings, something that looks like a witch (but isn't), possible ghosts, spider, and eyes in the dark that are really vampire ducks (my kids thought that was really funny). They find the source of the noises that they hear and they eventually find Seymour.

I think that this is a fun and cute story.
I like that this book isn't really scary. Which I think is good, there were a couple parts that my little one thought were a little spooky but she wasn't scared.
The recommended age range is 4 to 8 years old.
My almost 4 year old loved the story. She really got into wanting to find out what was behind the flaps and what would happen next. Cutie Pie (almost 8) enjoyed the story a lot, but I don't think she got into it as much as my younger one did. So I think that this is a good age range.

My Recommendation:
I think this is a fun (not really scary) Halloween story that younger kids will probably enjoy. Especially if they already love Splat the Cat!

Click, Clack, Boo!: A Tricky Treat by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin

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Title: Click, Clack, Boo!: A Tricky Treat

Author: Doreen Cronin

Illustrator: Betsy Lewin

Length: approx. 38 pages

Publisher: Scholastic (reprint)

Classification: Children's Book, Halloween

Release Date: September 2014 (First edition:2013)

Source: Paperback Scholastic reprint

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Will the barnyard animals trick—or treat—Farmer Brown? Find out in this Halloween tale from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of Click, Clack, Moo. Farmer Brown does not like Halloween. So he draws the shades, puts on his footy pajamas, and climbs into bed. But do you think the barnyard animals have any respect for a man in footy pajamas? No, they do not. For them, the Halloween party has just begun. And we all know these critters far prefer tricks over treats. There are big surprises in store for Farmer Brown! (From GoodReads)

Cutie Pie’s Rating:

What is this book about?
About Halloween. It is about the animals having a Halloween party in the barn. And seeing all kinds of costumes.

What was your favorite part of the story?

At the end when they show that Farmer Brown going to the barn. 

Why did you like it?

Because he was thinking "what in the world are my animals doing?"

Is there anything you didn't like about this book?

Nope. I love it all. It is perfect.

Do you like the illustrations?

Yes, they are awesome.

Who do you think will like this book?
Everyone that likes funny books. Because it is funny.

My Rating:

This is a fun story to read. I found it to be very cute!

We have our lovable farm animals and Farmer Brown returning to us in a fun Halloween tale.
Farmer Brown is afraid of Halloween. He does not like it. So he puts out a bowl of candy and a Do Not Disturb sign and turns in for the night. Then he hears creepy, spooky noises coming from outside. Meanwhile, the barn yard animals are having a Halloween Party in the barn. Dressed up in costumes, they are arriving (making noises) to the party.

The pictures are wonderful. I love the watercolors. And I think that they do an awesome job showing the story.

I think that this story is best for younger children, probably Pre-K through 3rd grade. But most elementary students would probably find something to enjoy. My daughters found the book to be cute and funny. They laughed a lot (especially at the ending.) I like that this is a fun Halloween story that is not too scary for younger kids. 

The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams

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Title: The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

Author: Linda Williams

Illustrator: Megan Lloyd

Length: 29 pages

Publisher: The Trumpet Club Special Edition

Classification: Children's Book, Halloween, Funny

Source: paperback



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Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! But one autumn night, while walking in the woods, the little old lady heard . . . clomp, clomp, shake, shake, clap, clap. And the little old lady who was not afraid of anything had the scare of her life! (From GoodReads)

 

Cutie Pie’s Rating:

What is this book about?

It is about an old lady that isn't scared of anything and then she comes across things on the path home and at the end she gets scared and runs into her cottage.

What was your favorite part of the story?

When she answered the door and all the stuff was there and the old lady tells them she is not scared. Then the things tell her they are trying to scare her. Then the old lady gives the pumpkin head an idea.

Why did you like it?

Because the book says she is not scared of anything and that is true. 

Is there anything you didn't like about this book?

No. I love it all.

Do you like the illustrations?

They are all awesome. I love how they show the pumpkin head.

Who do you think will like this book?

Everyone who likes funny stories.

My Rating:

This is a fun story to read in October to get into the Halloween/Fall spirit.
This story is about a little old lady that believes she is not afraid of anything. One day she goes into the woods by her house and finds a pair of boots, clomping around her. Which does not scare her. And as she heads home she discovers more articles of clothing that are moving on their own in an attempt to frighten her.
My children do not find the story scary. Not even when we get to the part where the little old lady does get frightened. What I like best about that part of the story is when she stands up to the thing that did scare her and is brave. I think it is a good example to show children that it is okay to be afraid sometimes, but you can be brave and stand up to the things that scare you.
My children enjoy doing all the body movements through out the story, like stomping their feet with the shoes, wiggling, shaking, clapping, and nodding.
And they laugh a lot at the ending of the story.
I think this is a fun, repetitive book to read with younger children. Pre-K through maybe 4th or 5th grade.