Snappy Little Halloween

by Dugald A. Steer

A witch, a skeleton, a spooky bat, and other creepy characters prepare to do some scaring on Halloween. Features pop-up illustrations.

Genres: Halloween, Picture Books, Childrens

20 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Until recently, Dugald A. Steer worked as an author and editor at Templar Publishing. He is the writer behind Candlewick's widely acclaimed New York Times bestsellers, DRAGONOLOGY, THE DRAGONOLOGY HANDBOOK, and EGYPTOLOGY, as well as the forthcoming EGYPTOLOGY HANDBOOK. Dugald has now given up his editorial job to concentrate on writing full-time, especially more books with "ology" in the title. Dugald Steer lives near London and has far less free time than he imagined he would.

Pseudonyms:
Emily Sands
Lady Hestia Evans
Captain William Lubber
Professor Allen Gray
Sir Henry Hardcastle
Marshal Lancelot
Dr. Ernest Drake
Master Merlin

Reviews

[Amy S · Rating 1 out of 5]

A grandparent brought this in to read to the children at a daycare where I work. The book was cute until the page where the male vampire exposes his underwear to the children. I thought the lack-of-pants humor was inappropriate for the setting we were in. Teaching three and four-year-olds about appropriate humor is challenging enough. This book does not help.
Yes, it’s just supposed to be silly, but if it set an example to the children to show their underwear for a laugh would it still be funny?

[Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Halloween pop up story time book will delight kids! The little vampire losing his pants always makes them laugh! Good story.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has been the kids' favorite pop-up book ... and it's held up really well. Good colors, nice assortment of pop-ups.

[Karie Caldwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

We have had this book since Dallin was little, and we absolutely love it. It was Dallin's favorite and now it is Drew's favorite too! I have to read it to him like 5 times a day. All the other "Snappy Little" books are fantastic too. Best pop-ups ever! I just ordered the Christmas one on Barnes and Noble.com for $5.95 as a bargain book. They will go fast at that price I'm sure so hurry and get yours! Aren't I a great salesperson? They should hire me.

[Beverly · Rating 4 out of 5]

great for story times

[Renee Rearden · Rating 5 out of 5]

My grandson and I found Snappy Little Halloween in a used bookstore. The pop-ups are large and not scary at all (great for toddlers!) and the text is silly and fun. He loves reading this book.

[Janice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun illustrations

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Snappy Little Halloween
Steer, Dugald
a cute pop up book