Skeleton Bones and Goblin Groans: Poems for Halloween

By Amy E. Sklansky

Book Overview

Jack o' lantern Jack o' light. Jack o' darkness. Jack o' night. A spirited collection of Halloween poems guaranteed to tickle the funny bone Thrillsome, shocking, bewitching -Halloween! It's the only night of the year where a being can truly be . . . itself! But Halloween's not just for goblins. Read along and see for yourself as bats, witches, daring adventurers, even ordinary kids (especially ordinary kids!) are excited to come out for tricks or treats.Spooky-fun poems and winning hand-beaded illustrations perfectly capture the fun of this much-loved holiday.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080507046X
• ISBN13: 9780805070460
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.8" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Can't stop giving them away for gifts!

I am an adult but love this Halloween book. It is written for children but I enjoy it and have given a copy of ths book to numerous friends (who have grandchildren) as well as to some of my favorite children. It has interested me that boys who are not readers by nature, seem to enjoy this book very much. Girls also adore the book but always seem easier to interest in reading than boys. Have a look! Don't pass up this book!!!

Perfect Halloween book for Preschool through Grade 2

Of all the halloween books we checked out of the library last year (and that was a LOT), this one was my 5-year-old's favorite, and mine, too! It has all of the Halloween necessities -- skeletons, witches, pumpkins, etc. -- but wasn't too scary for a young child. The poems are delightful, and the book is a great way to introduce young children to various forms of poetry, both rhythmic and more free-form. The book includes a wide variety of poems, but thankfully, it's still just the right length for a bedtime read. Lastly, the pictures really make this book stand out from all the rest -- the beading work is amazing. This book will delight children and adults alike!

A Halloween Treat with No Cavities!

A great alternative to giving the same old candy year after year- this book is a treat for young minds!The poems are imaginative and fun, and in the case of the poem, "Skeleton", informative.I purchased two of the books for my nephews and niece as a Halloween treat. I always like to read the books myself before giving them away and I couldn't wait to take a peek at this one. The beaded illustrations are colorful, whimsical and beautifully done. I especially loved the art and poem on "Dinner Dilemma", "House for Sale!", "A Broomstick's Life", and "What Should I Be?". If you are looking for a "Spooktacular" book that adults and children will have fun reading, choose this one along with "From the Doghouse: Poems to Chew On", by the same author, and you won't be disappointed.