Copyright Date:
2020
Edition Date:
2020
Release Date:
09/15/20
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
3-7913-7464-8
ISBN 13:
978-3-7913-7464-2
Dewey:
E
LCCN:
2019957107
Dimensions:
27 cm
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
Big fangs come in small packages in this inventively creepy opus from France.Bright colors and ghoulishly garish surprises await young readers brave enough to unfold the flaps in these amusingly over-the-top portraits of scary creatures. "Little fish / become big fish. / Beware of the piranha. / OUCH! OUCH! OUCH! / LET'S FIND A SAFE PLACE!" exhorts the text in larger and larger type. On recto, a tiny, wide-eyed green fish becomes a fearsome eating machine when the flap is folded down, revealing sharp teeth and a bite so wide the fish trebles in size. "A bat eats insects. / DO YOU WANT TO FIND OUT / WHAT THIS BAT EATS?" Unfolding the flap reveals a gaping maw of pink gums and razor-sharp fangs, suggesting a diet of anything it wants. A ghost, a toad, a crab, an octopus, a snake, a spider, a wolf, and, finally, a Halloween pumpkin full of bats and bugs round out the anatomically alarming cast. Interactivity and the element of surprise make this an amusing read for kids with strong stomachs and a sense of humor. Fair warning: Some of the drawings are pretty gross. The ghost, when extended, sports a rib cage and a stray trachea and esophagus, for example. Know your kid; this may not be suitable for those prone to nightmares. Though fairly stiff and secure, the fold-out flaps could tear in rough or excited hands.Silly scares and gruesome, good-natured fun for kids so inclined. (Board book. 4-6)
A perfect blend of silly and scary, this oversized lift-the-flap board book shows children what's hiding inside some creepy creatures.
Snakes, bats, and spiders aren't that frightening--but just wait till you see what they're like on the inside! This delightfully ghoulish book is filled to the brim with creatures perfect for some Halloween fun. Whether it's a big bad wolf or a skeletal ghost, each monster is hiding its really horrible side beneath a foldable flap. Lift the foldout on the crab to reveal sharp teeth and tentacle tongues or pull down the flap on the spider to discover its recently caught snacks. Thierry Dedieu's colorful illustrations bring humor and lightheartedness to many spine-chilling creatures. A perfect blend of silly and scary, this big board book helps kids overcome their worries with laughter. Encourage your children to embrace their spooky side with this Halloween treat!