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31st out of 236 books
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203 voters
Halloween
A humorous tale about the Halloween experience as remembered by the author himself, from bad trick-or-treat candy to pajama-like costumes, enhanced with vibrant illustrations.
Hardcover, A Byron Preiss Book, 30 pages
Published
September 1st 2002
by Little, Brown and Company
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This is a pretty good picture book about the Halloween. I appreciate this book's cover, because it really attract me to read it, and I'm very curious about the content in it. Whether the content is interesting or colorful? Whether Halloween in the picture book is interesting or boring under the discription of author? Whether Halloween in this book has any differences with other picture books? The answer is 'YES!' From the cover, I can guess the difference and it really brings me a totally differ...more
This was a very cute book about Halloween that brought back many memories. My friend, Eva, said I had to read it. It was good, but oh, so over the top when he gets to the trick-or-treating.
It reminded me of the masks with the elastic string on the back and how they always broke. My siblings and I had some of those. My mom would hide them in the entrance closet. When she was taking a shower and we were supposed to be watching my brother, Dan, we'd sneak up and get them and scare him. I don't unde...more
It reminded me of the masks with the elastic string on the back and how they always broke. My siblings and I had some of those. My mom would hide them in the entrance closet. When she was taking a shower and we were supposed to be watching my brother, Dan, we'd sneak up and get them and scare him. I don't unde...more
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld remembers his childhood nights spent trick-or-treating for Halloween in this picture book that's for...well, I think it's for adults. Remembers is the key word here: lots of things he talks about will make kids laugh (see getthecandy getthecandy getthecandy), but it's the personal memories of Halloween moments that hold the real appeal, and those belong to grown-ups (thin rubber bands on cheap plastic masks that snap the first time you put them on, separating the "good" c...more
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I went to Thrift Town in San Leandro with Jeff to get books for his 4th grade classroom and this was one of them. We also got a bunch of books about ponies. They're like girl and pony adventures. The creepy or good thing about this book particular book here is that the illustrations are of a strangely stylized preadolescent Jerry Seinfeld with really close together eyes.
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Well, I thought this book was fantastic!
The story reads like a Jerry Seinfeld stand-up comedy sketch, designed for kids but without playing down as the temptation might have been to do. Jerry Seinfeld's smart observations are endlessly witty and very true, a strength that forms the backbone of the book's plot. I really liked reading about his lifelong take on Halloween and candy, and I would recommend it as an experience to others, as well.
Also, I thought that James Bennett did an excellent j...more
The story reads like a Jerry Seinfeld stand-up comedy sketch, designed for kids but without playing down as the temptation might have been to do. Jerry Seinfeld's smart observations are endlessly witty and very true, a strength that forms the backbone of the book's plot. I really liked reading about his lifelong take on Halloween and candy, and I would recommend it as an experience to others, as well.
Also, I thought that James Bennett did an excellent j...more
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OK, so the hold for this came in really late. Still, I read it. Wasn't very impressed. Some was funny. But there were some random parts that just didn't flow. Maybe it works for a child's stream of conscience--who knows. I didn't follow. Some illustrations were humorous. And some references to Halloween history was a bit haha. But I didn't find it to be all that wow. In fact, a couple parts were a bit obnoxious. But kids might still like it. Especially with the caricature like drawings.
"Seinfeld fans will love reading this book about all things Halloween-related. Seinfeld takes a hilarious retrospective look at everything that kids and parents love (and loathe) about Halloween–from bad costumes to horrible candy. The illustrations are cartoony and only seem to add to the book’s already comical portrayal of this kid-favorite holiday. Adults may enjoy this book more than kids, as the irony might be lost on the littler set. Best for: Ages 1-6"
Although this book is witty, it is not a book that I would have on a book shelf in my classroom. In my opnion this is a book to sit out on the coffee table or in the bathroom for guest to flip through. During October you can find this book on my coffee table. Jerry Seinfeld wrote the book and if you are familiar with him you can pick up his humor in the story immediately. Halloween was written for both kids and adults, but I see it to be post adolescent friendly.
Halloween (Jerry Seinfeld).
I just love this book. The illustrations are awesome, the story line is so funny an accurate to my childhood trick or treating adventures(especially the plastic mask with the elastic string , truly a LOL part of this hysterically funny book). Sure to be a classic, at least in my opinion. I recommend to adults as well as children. Nice fun read!
I just love this book. The illustrations are awesome, the story line is so funny an accurate to my childhood trick or treating adventures(especially the plastic mask with the elastic string , truly a LOL part of this hysterically funny book). Sure to be a classic, at least in my opinion. I recommend to adults as well as children. Nice fun read!
This book is SO funny and even funnier when you listen to it with Jerry Seinfeld narrating. I saw a librarian share it with the students and I couldn't stop laughing! I think it would be better for older kids though--some of the humor might get lost on younger kids. It also has a great message at the end....every kid is superman and is incredible no matter what:)
37 months - this book is really meant for adults to appreciate and I'm almost a bit sad I read this to my daughter. Ideally I would like her to be excited about Halloween and the opportunity to be creative and enjoy presenting her costume to the neighborhood. I don't want to raise a greedy kid who's only goal is to collect free candy as quickly as possible. Boo for this book.
I love this book, it is great! I think this book is really clever because it puts things that we think but never say into words. The book is about a little boy and his experiences with trick or treating. Jerry Seinfeld uses his humor from stand up comedy and it adds so much to the book! This is a very fun book to read during halloween.
On your recommendation, Cynthia, I had to read this one. It was spot on! Not having a mother who knew how to sew, I forever had those lousy boxed costumes with the stiflingly hot masks. Hilariously funny, all 3 of my sons laughed out loud. Highly recommended for all Gen-xers!
Sep 26, 2009
Jeffrey
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Seinfeld fans who read aloud to the kids about trick or treating
This Halloween tale is Jerry Seinfeld's take on trick or treating for candy, and the problems with costumes and the humor in the whole situation. I thought it was moderately funny for6 year olds and had some quips for adults. My kids liked it.
This is a personal favorite because I can relate the story back to my childhood. Most kids now do not seem to understand the jokes or references. Especailly enjoy the accompanying CD with the story being read by Jerry Seinfeld.
I had such high hopes for this book by one of my favorite comedians. However they fell very short of my expectations. I liked some of the "jokes" in the book but the tying in to halloween was very loose and inconsistent.
Had me ROLLING! I recommend this to everyone in my generation who likes a good laugh. Morgan also carried this around for weeks, reading it to all of his friend. It was absolutely his favorite for a period of time.
Well this was pretty darn awful. They just transcribed Seinfeld's Halloween bit from "I'm Telling You For the Last Time" and drew creepy pictures around it. Not a kid's book and not funny off the stage.
I just read this book to my kids and I was laughing so hard that they were getting bugged! It is so cute and so true. My kids liked it a lot but honestly I think the humor was funnier for adults. Very cute!!
One of my favorite picture books, comes directly from his stand-up. My students love a good dramatic reading of this book. Very funny and entertaining pictures and can be appropriate for any age.
A Halloween favorite at my house. It's hysterical genius to illustrate Jerry Seinfield's hilarious Halloween candy bit into a picture book. Best part is the CD in the back of Jerry doing the bit.
If you ever wore a Halloween mask that had a rubber band on it, you will enjoy this book. We have had for years and dig it out and laugh every year at this time. Kids book that is really for adults.
I liked the first half, but I didn't like it toward the end--when Jerry is growing up and acts impolite and rude when he goes to people's doors trick-or-treating.
Everyone we know is just giving candy away?! Ok, I can wear that! Seriously, this is a perennial favorite for me, along with watching Nightmare before Christmas.
I thought this would be funny. It's not. Seinfeld makes fun of old school Halloween costumes from the early 70s... Something my child born in 2007 doesn't understand.
"Maybe the best Halloween book I've read. Really taps into the honest absurdity and utter joy of amassing as much candy as one can on Halloween night. So funny."
There are some aspects (like plastic costumes with masks) that may go over the heads of todays children, but makes a great family read regardless.
I love reading this book to students. It is hilarious. Kids enjoy it and it brings a light and fun atmosphere to the classroom.
This was hilarious! I changed a couple words for my three-year-old though. We don't say stupid at our house. :)
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Jerome Allen "Jerry" Seinfeld (born April 29, 1954) is an American comedian, actor and writer, whose style is often described as observational comedy. He is best known for playing a semi-fictional version of himself in the situation comedy, Seinfeld, (1989-1998), which he co-created, helped write and, in the show's final two seasons, executive produced. In his first major foray back into the media...more
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