Don't Push the Button! A Halloween Treat: A Spooky Funny Interactive Book For Kids

Don't Push the Button #4

by Bill Cotter

Go trick-or-treating with Larry in the hilarious Halloween companion of the USA Today bestseller Don't Push the Button!

From the brilliant mind of author and illustrator Bill Cotter comes one of the year's best Halloween books for kids. Everyone knows that trick-or-treating is the best part of Halloween. But that one house looks kind of scary...wait, why are you walking toward the creepy house?! Whatever you do, do NOT ring that doorbell!

"There's still monstrous fun to be had in Don't Push The Button"--Parenthood.com, Don't Push the Button!

"Kids have fun pushing the button, shaking the book, and scratching Larry's tummy. This is a winner for reading aloud to a group"--Atlanta Parent, Don't Push the Button!

Genres: Halloween, Picture Books, Holiday, Childrens, Storytime, Autumn

22 pages, Board Book

Published August 7, 2018

About the author

Bill Cotter is an artist who lives in Brooklyn, NY. Bill spends his time teaching art and music to children, playing live music around the city, and perfecting his ping pong skills.

Reviews

[Danielle Hammelef]

Cute and fun Halloween book that kids will ask for again and again. I can see this book as an excellent addition to any classroom Halloween party too.

[Villain E]

Oh, that's a good idea. The button is the doorbell of a spooky house. This is entertaining, and my kids respond to the interactive elements.

[Christina]

Don’t Push the Button!: A Halloween Treat was a great read. The art style is so different but beautifully matches the story. I liked that the main character, Larry, interacts with the reader the entire time. The story elicits curiosity and laughter in the reader. Kids will delight in the irony of a monster being scared to approach a spooky house. This was a very engaging picture book. I would read more by this author/illustrator.

[Sierra]

I really like this one! I know it's super early for Halloween books, but I was at work so I picked it up, since it looked really fun. The illustrations were bright, colorful, and engaging, and I loved how you crept through the woods with the weird monster thingy! Honestly, children's books are so fun and entertaining, I can't help but want to collect them, if not for the fun, cooky, illustrations, and eclectic stories.
Anyway, five out of five stars! I wish I read this as a kid!

[Ashley]

While enjoying a night of trick or treating, the Monster character is terribly afraid of going near one large haunted house and insists with the reader not to "push the button"! What does a kid do when they are told not to do something? The opposite of course! After entering the haunted house and pressing more buttons and other interactions, the Monster is delighted to find a surprise party awaiting him inside.

[Matt G.]

This is the third of these books I’ve reviewed as a parent. I don’t know what that says about me, but here we go:

Out of all of Cotter’s Don’t Push the Button books this is our favorite. The other’s have you push a button, draw lines, or drag eggs, but this one gives your kid an excuse to yell “trick or treat!” Or yell “Boo!” We read it about once a day and I haven’t gone crazy yet.
I think?

[Lacy | literary_lacy]

Another ‘Don’t Push that Button’ book. My daughter loves these.

This one is Halloween themed, and very cute. I don’t think either of the holiday ones is as good as the original book, but they’re still fun.

My daughter loves how interactive these books are, and has wanted to read this one multiple times.

If you like the original book, you’ll like this spin-off.

[Mckensi]

This is a great Halloween themed picture book that children at young ages can interact with. I read this to a group of Pre-K who loved trying to push the button whenever I read not to. It felt very interactive for them and they loved being able to push the button when they could. This is definitely a book that has to be read with enthusiasm.

[Evianrei]

What an interactive book! My toddler loves this book and can pretty much read (act it out) himself after reading it several times with me. Gives kids the opportunity to ring doorbells, pretend cut with scissors, clap their hands and say things aloud. Very clever and cute.

[Jon Nakapalau]

Just one more house to get candy from...but it is a 'scary' house...the little monster in the book (that you are T/T with) tells you DON'T PUSH THE BUTTON! A fun BB that would be a really nice read before going out to T/T this Halloween! Sure to be a favorite on the Halloween shelf!

[Elizabeth Cotter]

Larry the purple monsters scariest adventure yet!! My grandchildren love it!

[Kelci]

Our favorite of Larry’s adventures. My young kids love to read along!

[Sandy]

My son gets really into each page of this book...doing all the steps! This one is better than the original Don't Push the Button because there is a greater variety of things to do!

[Immpulss]

Quick read! Best for one on one. Although it worked with a trick or treat themed group storytime.

[Alexys]

It was okay. I definitely like the original and the christmas versions better.

[Mimi.Y]

Halloween is here and what will happen if you push that button!!! Love it!!! This book is always a good, funny and cute read any time of the holiday.

[The Book Box]

Mama read this to me to get me ready for Halloween, then read it to my class the day before Halloween.

[Kai Charles(Fiction State Of Mind)]

Sweet Halloween read

[Eliza]

Awesome Halloween version of don't push the button. Great read-a-loud book for preschool

[Maria Freeman]

I read this five times in a row. Very entertaining for 3 year old.

[Marcela]

My 2-yo is obsessed with these books.

[Ex Libris Animus]

Short but sweet 🍬

[Scout x Kid Lit]

Fun board book with interactive action elements. Would recommend for ages 3-6ish.

[Kaileigh]

My two year old daughter is obsessed with Larry and these books. She loves this one!

[PottWab Regional Library]

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[Addie]

Cute. 2 year old liked it too.

[Annie S.]

I think A liked this better when A was two.

[Debra (Dragon Nanny) Phiri]

Another hit for Larry and those readers like my little!

[Anna]

I did not like this book. While I love the original book, this one did not cut it out for me. I felt like it took too long for the interactive part and I wasn't a fan of the ending.

[Kelci]

Our favorite of Larry’s adventures! My young kids love to read along.