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The Children’s Book Review
Are you ready to be charmed by this adorable set of Halloween picture books for kids?
Beyond tricks, treats, and costumes galore, the Halloween season always offers up a great selection of new children’s books every year. Such as this fab three from the publishing house of Two Lions, an imprint of Amazon Publishing who pride themselves on sharing beautifully told stories.
How to Build a Haunted House, written by Frank Tutpta and illustrated by Kyle Beckett, is an animated, rhyming tale that blends a set of Halloween character favorites (mummies, skeletons, witches, vampires, and more) with a construction site theme sure to appeal to the fort-building crowd.
Bonnie Leick’s watercolor illustrations of It’s Halloween, Little Monster are adorable! Young readers will readily engage with this rhyming picture book, written by Helen Ketteman, featuring a father-monster duo that captures the theme of bravery with care and gentle humor.
Now it’s time for a frightfully fun giveaway that features all three books. Enter for a chance to win the Halloween Read-a-Palooza prize pack!
One (1) winner receives:
- A hardcover copy of That Monster On the Block
- A hardcover copy of How to Build a Haunted House
- A hardcover copy of It’s Halloween, Little Monster
Free Downloads For All:
- Click Here for That Monster On the Block free coloring sheets and more
Giveaway begins October 14, 2020, at 12:00 PM PST and ends October 27, 2020, at 11:59 PM PST.
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Written by Sue Ganz-Schmitt
Illustrated by Luke Flowers
Publisher’s Synopsis: Monster is excited to see what kind of creature will move into Vampire’s old house on the block. He even starts practicing his welcome growl for the new neighbor. But when the moving truck pulls up, it’s not a greedy goblin, an ogre, or a dastardly dragon that steps out. Instead, it’s something even more terrifying than Monster could have imagined! Monster quickly rallies the other neighbors to unite against the new guy on the block. But what if the new neighbor isn’t exactly as bad as Monster thinks? Join Monster as he confronts his fears in this charming and lighthearted look at what it means to accept others who are different from us.
“This humorous, fast-paced story, narrated with clipped sentences, conveys an important, unsubtle message about the importance of accepting diversity.” —Kirkus Reviews
Ages 4-8 | Publisher: Two Lions | 978-1542005333
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Written by Frank Tupta
Illustrated by
Publisher’s Synopsis: Past the graveyard,
hear the howl
of werewolf loggers
on the prowl.
In this spooky, rhyming romp, creatures of all types work together to build a haunted house for a vampire family in need of a home. From mummies to Cyclops to the skeleton crew, they’re all working hard to get the job done. But they’d better hurry, because the house needs to be finished before the sun comes up. It’s a good thing their foreman, Frankenstein, is here to keep everyone in check. Will they get it done in time?
“This fun and friendly book will be a hit at Halloween storytimes or with monster-loving children who don’t necessarily go in for frights.” —Booklist
Ages 3-7 | Publisher: Two Lions | 978-1542005432
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Written by Helen Ketteman
Illustrated by
Publisher’s Synopsis: Little Monster is going trick-or-treating for the very first time. There are going to be all kinds of creatures about, like witches and vampires and zombies. And lots of spooky noises too! As Little Monster makes his way around the neighborhood, Papa is there to help guide him through his fears as they encounter one scary thing after another…until they reach the last house of the night. It’s the spookiest house of all, and—YIKES!—there might be a surprise waiting for them. Will Little Monster be brave?
“Told in rollicking rhymes, the story delivers humorous, not-too-scary chills for the youngest readers. …Treat little ones to this sweet, entertaining holiday story.” —Kirkus Reviews
Ages 3-7 | Publisher: Two Lions | 978-1542092081
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Giveaway Rules
- NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER TO WIN.
- Complete and submit the entry form pursuant to the on-screen instructions listed here.
- Enter between 12:00 AM Mountain Time on October 14, 2020, and 11:59 PM on October 27, 2020.
- One (1) winner receives:
- A hardcover copy of That Monster On the Block
- A hardcover copy of How to Build a Haunted House
- A hardcover copy of It’s Halloween, Little Monster
- A hardcover copy of That Monster On the Block
- Winners will be selected at random on or about October 29, 2020. Odds of winning will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received.
- Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are thirteen years of age or older in their state or territory of residence at the time of entry. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
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- The prize(s) that may be awarded to the eligible winner(s) are not transferable, redeemable for cash, or exchangeable for any other prize. Participants must provide valid and accurate contact information. If a winner cannot be contacted or is disqualified for any reason, The Children’s Book Review reserves the right to determine an alternate winner or not to award that winner’s prize, in its sole discretion.
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- The Children’s Book Review is not responsible for prize fulfillment. Prizes courtesy of the sponsor: Two Lions.
Thank you for entering the Halloween Read-a-Palooza Kids’ Book Giveaway giveaway. To see what other children’s books and swag may be up for grabs, visit our Book Giveaways page.