Dr. Seuss's Horton Hears a Boo!
by Wade Bradford (Author) Tom Brannon (Illustrator)
Join Dr. Seuss's beloved character Horton the elephant and friends on a Halloween adventure as they try to overcome their fears and find the source of a spooky sound--includes two pages of colorful stickers!
In the Jungle of Nool, near the Glowbug Lagoon, In the hush of the night, 'neath the October moon, He was counting the stars (there were more than a few), When Horton the elephant heard a strange . . .BOO! Horton the elephant is as kind and lovable as ever in this fun picture book about facing your fears and helping those in need. At first, Horton, Kangaroo, and the Wickersham Brothers are terrified of the sound. What could it be: A Blurpp in the bog? A triple-eyed bat flying out of the fog? Knowing that there's only one way to find out, Horton bravely leads the group toward the sound, and the animals are relieved to discover that their fears were unfounded. . . .
Written and illustrated in the iconic style of Dr. Seuss's Horton Hears a Who!, this perfect Halloween read-aloud includes two pages of stickers, ideal for decorating your own Seussian jack-o'-lantern!
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School Library Journal
One quiet October night, Horton the elephant is out counting stars by the light of the moon when suddenly he hears a loud "Boo!" echoing from a nearby cave. The sound frightens Horton and his friends, especially the monkeys who swear to have seen an enormous shadow in the cave as well. Unwilling to spend the night in a tree, Horton bravely leads his companions into the unknown to discover the source of the sound in order to determine whether they really need to be afraid, after all. This charming story is just right for fans of Horton Hears a Who, especially in anticipation of the Halloween holiday. Dr. Seuss's iconic illustrative style adorns the pages of this book, and there are just enough nighttime hues to enhance the spookiness of the setting. Accompanying the illustrations are rhyming couplets of text in Seussian style. Though there are not as many unusual words in this book as others within the Seuss canon, the vocabulary is wide and varied, which enhances young readers' own understanding of language. The story keeps readers engaged as the characters investigate the source of the mysterious noise, and the ending teaches a lesson about bravery and open-mindedness in a way only a Dr. Seuss book can. VERDICT Nostalgic and enjoyable, this is a delightful addition to Halloween storybook collections for young readers.—Mary Lanni
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JUV057000 - Juvenile Fiction | Stories in Verse (see also Poetry)
JUV017030 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Halloween
Characters and characteristics in literature
Picture books
Stories in rhyme
Halloween
Fear
Fear in children
