Description
Prepare for a spectacular twist in this bewitching tale! A witch can't believe her luck when a little girl knocks at her door playing 'Trick or Treat'. It just so happens that 'little girl' is the ingredient she's missing from her potion. The little girl compliments the witch on her 'costume'. The witch goes along with the idea that she is just pretending to be a witch for Halloween and thinks she has tricked the little girl into getting into her cauldron. But it turns out that it is the witch who in is for a surprise. As the cauldron fills with fog, the 'little girl' reveals she has a TRICK in store for the witch in this sparklingly original Halloween TREAT!
A sparklingly original Halloween tale!
About the Author
Catherine Emmett grew up in Newcastle, UK. She is the author of the bestselling and prize-winning picture books King of the Swamp and The Pet. She spent 14 years making spreadsheets in London before moving to Essex with her family, where she now spends her days surrounded by words, animals, and noisy boys. Laura Brenlla studied Animation in her hometown of Madrid before turning her hand to illustration. She is the illustrator of Hibernation Hotel and The Wonder Machine and the Fairytale Friends series.
Reviews
"[a] lively Halloween picture book, boasting a hilarious twist." * Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian *
"Trick or Treat is the perfect, silly bedtime story with just enough spook to thrill younger readers and a clever twist to make older ones smile." * Reading Zone *
"The witty text is fun to read aloud and the tale is enhanced by crisp, full-page illustrations in a suitablyghoulish palette of black, orange, green and purple. With plenty of humour and a marvellous twist at the end, this spooky, entertaining picture book is sure to elicit lots of giggles." * Booktrust *
"With a clever storyline and captivating illustrations, Emmett and Brenlla deliver a wonderfully wicked treat perfect for Halloween! Parents will enjoy the humorous, suspenseful plot twist that adds excitement to storytime. Children will love the surprise ending and the witch's silly misunderstanding." * Minipreneur's Book Corner *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192788610
Author Catherine Emmett
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 164g
Dimensions(mm) 271mm * 231mm * 3mm
A sparklingly original Halloween tale!
About the Author
Catherine Emmett grew up in Newcastle, UK. She is the author of the bestselling and prize-winning picture books King of the Swamp and The Pet. She spent 14 years making spreadsheets in London before moving to Essex with her family, where she now spends her days surrounded by words, animals, and noisy boys. Laura Brenlla studied Animation in her hometown of Madrid before turning her hand to illustration. She is the illustrator of Hibernation Hotel and The Wonder Machine and the Fairytale Friends series.
Reviews
"[a] lively Halloween picture book, boasting a hilarious twist." * Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian *
"Trick or Treat is the perfect, silly bedtime story with just enough spook to thrill younger readers and a clever twist to make older ones smile." * Reading Zone *
"The witty text is fun to read aloud and the tale is enhanced by crisp, full-page illustrations in a suitablyghoulish palette of black, orange, green and purple. With plenty of humour and a marvellous twist at the end, this spooky, entertaining picture book is sure to elicit lots of giggles." * Booktrust *
"With a clever storyline and captivating illustrations, Emmett and Brenlla deliver a wonderfully wicked treat perfect for Halloween! Parents will enjoy the humorous, suspenseful plot twist that adds excitement to storytime. Children will love the surprise ending and the witch's silly misunderstanding." * Minipreneur's Book Corner *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192788610
Author Catherine Emmett
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 164g
Dimensions(mm) 271mm * 231mm * 3mm
