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by Diane Muldrow (Author), Tiffany Chen (Illustrator)
It's Halloween night, also known as Meowl-o-ween! Cats are on the prowl, ready to give trick-or-treaters a fright. But one lost kitten is scared--will she find her way and join the fun? This fresh and fun Halloween read-aloud is a spooky-but-sweet story.
On frightful, delightful Meowl-o-ween, cats slink by carved pumpkins and prepare to spook the trick-or-treaters parading the streets. But not all of the cats are enjoying the flashing lights and costumes. A lone kitten is overwhelmed by the crowds and doesn't know which way to turn! This Halloween tale is a rhyming read-aloud that shows even the smallest scaredy-cat can find the courage to overcome their fears and anxieties.
- SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING ANGLE Halloween and other holidays can be tough for some kids! The little kitten's narrative provides an entry point for children to talk about their own fears and anxieties.
- READ-ALOUD APPEAL The rhyming text and vibrant illustrations are ideal to share at bedtime or during read-alouds.
- PERFECT FOR CAT AND ANIMAL LOVERS Featuring a fun variety of cats each with their own distinct personality, this cat-driven story will delight feline fans and is an excellent addition to animal-themed shelves.
- THREE STORIES AND MULTIPLE POINTS OF VIEW IN THE ART The tale of the cats preparing to scare the trick-or-treaters is interwoven with the stories of a frightened kitten and of a cat-loving trick-or-treater.
Author Biography
Diane Muldrow is the former editorial director at Golden Books and the author of the bestselling Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Little Golden Book series. She has written over 100 books for children, including We Planted a Tree, a Chicago Public Library Best of the Best selection and a Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year.
Tiffany Chen is a self-taught, Seattle-based illustrator who enjoys drawing brave characters exploring the big wide world.
