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Herbert's First Halloween
CCBC Review:
Herbert is a little pig who “was not so sure about Halloween.” Herbert’s dad loves Halloween, however. When Herbert decides he wants to be a tiger his dad measures Herbert and sews ears, tail, paws, and claws while Herbert practices his roar. Herbert’s dad carves a smiling-faced pumpkin they name Jack, and tells Herbert about the candy. “You will need a bucket …. A big one.” Herbert’s dad is gently reassuring, helping Herbert navigate his uncertainty throughout a warm story that follows Herbert through his first night of trick-or-treating. “Herbert roared many tiger thank-yous.” Muted illustrations echo the narrative’s understated charm. Honor Book, 2018 Charlotte Zolotow Award ©2017 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Steve Henry
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 3-6
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Animals (Fiction)
Anxiety
Celebrations, Holidays, and Observances
Fathers
Publisher:
Chronicle
Publish Year: 2017
Pages: 28
ISBN: 9781452125336
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Rylant
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