Mary Jane, Herm Auch, . . Holiday, $6.95 (0pp) ISBN 978-0-8234-1876-3
The creators of Souperchicken
here introduce two crowing roosters who annoy a pig and cow with their noise. When preparations for the Halloween Poultry Parade become too noisy, the "old grumps" frighten the birds by dressing as a "poultrygeist." Ages 4-8. (Sept.)
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In this quietly reverent tale by Goldberg, a candle lit
to observe the anniversary of a loved one’s death gives a family the opportunity for reminiscence. As the young narrator Continue reading »
