Orange You Glad It's Halloween, Amber Brown?

A is for Amber #6

by Paula Danziger, Tony Ross (Illustrator)

Amber Brown has come up with a fantastic costume, but it's a secret.  She won't even tell Justin, no matter what he bribes her with. But one thing worries Amber all day.  Her parents had a fight before school.  What if they don't make up before their traditional Halloween dinner (macaroni and cheese, carrots, and orange juice)?  What if they are in bad moods during trick-or-treating?  Halloween is one of Amber's favorite holidays, and of course this one turns out to be as wonderful as all the rest.

Genres: Halloween, Childrens, Picture Books

48 pages, Hardcover

Published August 18, 2005

About the author

Paula Danziger was an American children's author. She wrote more than 30 books, including her 1974 debut The Cat Ate My Gymsuit, for children's and young adult audiences. At the time of her death, all her books were still in print; they had been published in 53 countries and translated into 14 languages.

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Neo chose to read this, as we prepare for the Hallowe’en season! Amber Brown is back for another interesting adventure, this time around Hallowe’en. While getting ready for school, Amber and her best friend, Justin, are planning for a party and the big event this evening. They will go trick-or-treating, though Amber refuses to tell anyone her costume. Throughout the day at school, Amber struggles to get through the day, but learns a few jokes along the way. By the evening, the anticipation is too much, but she will have to wait until she finishes her dinner. Then, the wait is over... Amber Brown reveals her costume. Neo loved this story, as it was easy to read and talked all about Hallowe’en. He has some new jokes to tell at school and will be able to dazzle his friends with his unique costume idea. Great for the season and perfect for a newer reader!

[Constanza Pardo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tenía dulces 12 años cuando entré con mi mamá en una Librería ubicada en esos tiempos, en Calle Victoria, en Valparaíso, a comprar útiles escolares para uno de mis hermanos. Y vi éste libro en la vitrina. De pequeña nunca fui buena para pedir cosas, pero mi mamá sabía por mi expresión cuando algo realmente me gustaba ^^ (Detalle que mantiene hasta el día de hoy). Así fue como me llevé esta Adorable Historia, que volví a releer y me volvió a encantar!
Sobre Ámbar Dorado y su mejor amigo Justo. Ambos se conocen desde pequeños porque sus madres son amigas, y además, son compañeros de clase, cómplices de aventuras, de materias complicadas y de risas.
Todo parecía ir perfecto! Cuando llega la catástrofe a sus pequeñas vidas.. Justo junto a su familia se irán a vivir a otra ciudad. Ámbar está muy triste y se enfada porque pareciera ser, que su Mejor Amigo se siente feliz de irse.
¿Lograrán solucionar sus "problemas" antes de separarse?
Un libro de 107 páginas que se lee rápido y en un ratito. Que te lleva a recordar una etapa de la vida adorable y tierna. Nada como ver todo a través de los ojos de un niño. Donde se vivencian detalles del día a día con infinita inocencia.
Una amistad duradera y hermosa, dos pequeños que no saben muy bien como expresarse, pero que encontrarán a su modo y manera, la forma de hacerlo ^^.
Por lejos, uno de mis libros Favoritos! 💛

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun Halloween story featuring Amber Brown and her friends. We've been reading a lot of books in this series, but unfortunately mostly out of order. We went back in time for this story, enjoying seeing her with her best friend Justin (before he moves away) and seeing some of the strife between her parents (before they get divorced). This is a fun tale and we really liked the concept of getting "ghosted," where you bring a little anonymous Halloween cheer to two of your neighbors and encourage them to pass it on.

[Yexcenia Tapia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ámbar Dorado, una niña desordenada y con una imaginación desbordante, cuenta sus aventuras junto a su mejor amigo Justo Daniels, que se conocen desde el kinder (van en tercero)
hasta que un día al padre de su amigo lo trasladan a otra ciudad por un mejor puesto de trabajo y eso hace que toda su familia se tenga que mudar, dejando a Ámbar con un vacío y emociones desbordantes tratando de pasar de curso sin su amigo...

[Manda Marigold · Rating 3 out of 5]

In this book, it is Halloween time for Amber Brown. Amber spends her day doing multiple pumpkin-themed activities. All the activities lead to Amber trick-or-treating later that night. Amber dresses up as an eye so she can be punny as eye Amber Brown, similar to her catchphrase of I, Amber Brown. This book is the perfect sweet little story for children to read during the spooky season.

[maite🤍 · Rating 3 out of 5]

ayudé a mi hermana menor a leer este libro para el colegio
lloré al final, estuvo tierno

[babyhippoface · Rating 2 out of 5]

As Amber Brown prepares for Halloween night, her excitement is dampened by worries that her parents’ arguing will ruin the evening’s fun. Danziger is again right on target in her characterization of 2nd grader Amber, and she keeps the tone playful even with the serious subplot of parental disharmony. Tony Ross’ lively watercolor illustrations reveal Amber’s varying moods throughout the day. Readers almost ready for chapter books will enjoy watching Amber and her friend Justin celebrate Halloween.

[Andy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Una mañana no terminaba de levantarme de la cama recibí una visita, mi sobrina me tomo por sorpresa cuando llegó a mi cama con un libro en las manos, ella sabe que me gusta leer, yo siempre la animo a que lo haga y sus padres le obsequiaron este en específico, le gusto tanto que me lo prestó para que pudiéramos hablar de él, lo leí en una hora, tengo que decir que me encanto aunque para ser un libro infantil esta bastante triste, sin embargo esta muy bien escrito y la historia es realista, le he dado 5 estrellas, lo merece.

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book with my whiz kid and thought it was great. Kids can relate to this character because she talks about her parents fighting and how that upsets her. Plus, the story was just fun and realistic.

[Ashley Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would use this book in my classroom to talk about halloween in my classroom. I can use it to talk about how sometimes parents fight and how it makes the students feel and what we can do to make ourselves feel better in those situations.

[Steph · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author decides to make Halloween scary by hinting that Amber Brown's parents might get a divorce. As soon as the "D" word is read, the kids suck in their breaths. The book truly becomes scary to them.

ISD students decided they wanted to read this book.
One read, and it hooked them.

[Cana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mommy says: Great story and voice for 2nd grade readers, but also includes some really great information about the solar system and the current controversy over whether Pluto is a planet or not.

[Corrine · Rating 5 out of 5]

good

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would read this to my daughter when she was in the first grade. She loved it.

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[Dilara · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[suri delgado sarabia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es un libro divertido para niños. Sorry por la reseña TAN corta, pero pues no tengo muchas palabras, solamente que es un libro que se disfruta bastante (si eres niño lol)

[Sarahs Reads ToKids]

Our family read this as a read aloud together. This story has a more realistic setting and circumstances for children today that might make this a more relatable book.

[Cheryl · Rating 2 out of 5]

Seemed kinda random and not as good as the original set, before the leveled readers. LFL find.

[Kelly Chester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute book

[Jamil Solórzano Jarquín · Rating 5 out of 5]

Me ha gustado mucho. Me hizo pensar que a pesar de la distancia una amistad puede mantenerse.