No Howling in the House

Critters of the Night

by Erica Farber, John R. Sansevere

Jack Howl can't wait to teach his son, Axel, to howl like him.  Wanda plans to show her daughter, Thistle, how to fly just the way she does.  But the kids have other ideas in this lighthearted jab at gender stereotypes that will make young readers howl.  

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Humor, Halloween, Animals

48 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Erica Farber was a children’s book editor.

Reviews

[Armida D'Angelo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a good read for adults to read to their kids. Not only does it teach the kids that everyone has a little magic inside of all of them, but it also teaches adults that not everyone can physically or mentally do what is expected of them, and to not feel shame if your child cannot perform to your standards. I love this book, and I read it many a time when I was a kid. It helped a lot because my parents stunk, and taught me that I didn’t have to have ‘imposter syndrome’ if I still tried my best at whatever I was passionate at.

[Melinda Christensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

An exciting book to read to children at Halloween!

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son really enjoyed this. He has picked this book as a bedtime story all last month and now. I remember enjoying it as a kid too.

[Alicia Steagall · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute and fun scary story to read! It’s adorable! Cute read for little ones.

[Isabella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read, and gets kids into bed at a reasonable time.

[D · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was my gateway to breaking free from gender norms that I would become surrounded by as a child. Now as a trans man, I look back fondly on this cute, spooky story.

[deedee watts · Rating 4 out of 5]

they said screw them gender roles

[Kaitlyn Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would 100% use this book in my classroom. This book refers to following in your parents footsteps and also would be a great entrance to a Halloween activity with kids. The reading level is considered to be grades 1-3 but I could definitely use this in an upper elementary classroom too.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the Critters of the Night series. This is an animistic version of the Addam's Family. Very cute.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just like the rest of the series this book is fun, but it tries a little too hard. At times it rhymes, at times it does not. It is cute story about following in your parents footsteps.

[Matthew · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was really good!

[Michelle Tringali · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has unlocked my 5 yr old sons interest for reading. It was a loved book of my daughters many moons ago and I have to be honest I am so happy to be reliving it with another child!

[Celest · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this as a youngster. I'm glad I know the title again cause I may pick it up if I see it again later on in my life.

[Sean Ouellette]

it's a good book