Where's the Halloween Treat?

by Harriet Ziefert, Richard Brown (Illustrator)

A charming board book invites little ones to follow a group of trick-or-treaters as they go from house to house by lifting the flaps to see their amusing costumes and count their Halloween goodies!

Genres: Halloween, Picture Books, Childrens

15 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1985

About the author

Harriet Ziefert grew up in North Bergen, New Jersey, where she attended the local schools. She graduated from Smith College, then received a Masters degree in Education from New York University.

For many years, Ziefert was an elementary school teacher. She taught most grades from kindergarten to fifth grade. "I liked it," she said, but she stopped teaching when she had her own sons. When her children were older, Ziefert wanted "a bigger arena" for her work. She went to work at a publishing company, Scholastic in New York City, developing materials for teacher's guides for kindergarten language arts and social studies programs.

"About twelve years ago," says Ziefert in a 1995 interview, "I tried to get a job as an editor, but no one would hire me as a trade editor. So I decided to write my own books." Since then, she has written several hundred books, mostly picture books and easy-to-read books. "I write books very quickly," she says, "in about twelve hours. I rewrite them three times over three days, and then they're done." She writes about twenty books a year.

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book I read as a child. It is very simple: a lift flap and counting book. There is no plot, but I remember fixating on the treats as a kid. I could imagine what they tasted like as I read it.

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve read this book at countless story times over the years and it’s one of my Halloween favorites. Repeating text, counting and wondering what is behind the doors on each page makes it a great read aloud-wish it was bigger for viewing with a group. Clever and colorful illustrations.

[Melissa Namba · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't realize when I picked this up, but not only is it a lift the flap book, but it is a counting book. Super basic, but fun. Toddlers should enjoy it.

[Diana · Rating 2 out of 5]

The flaps were fun, and the fact that most of the treats given was a HUGE selling point. My biggest issue with the book was the fact that door #7 didn't make much sense. It made it seem as though some random person was inviting random kids into their house if they wanted candy. While I'm sure that wasn't the point, it really rubbed me the wrong way. I don't think the kids worried about it, and they did like repeating the trick or treat line. I'd use it again, but only because there are so few Halloween books I can use that involve only costumes and nothing scary.

[Tara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very repetitive, the illustrations are nothing too special, but still, my 10 month old liked it because each page has a door to peek behind and that seems to win him over every time! But if you're looking for a good Halloween lift-the-flap book, go with Peek-a-Boooo!.

[Leah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some counting, some lift-the-flaps, some halloween costumes.