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Very Short Scary Tales to Read Together

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By Mary Ann Hoberman

Illustrated by Michael Emberley

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Jul 21, 2015
Page Count
32 pages
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13
9780316267168

Price

$7.99

Price

$9.99 CAD

Format

  1. Picture Book

Format:

  1. ebook (Digital original) $7.99 $9.99 CAD
  2. Picture Book $8.99 $11.99 CAD

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This fourth book in the New York Times bestselling You Read to Me, I'll Read to You series features spine-tingling tales designed to read aloud—perfect for Halloween or any time you want a fright!

Do you like your mind all jumpy?
Do you like your skin all bumpy?
If you do, then take a look
At the stories in this book!


You've never met witches, zombies, ghosts, or ghouls like these before! With clear, color-coded type and clever illustrations, this fourth You Read to Me, I'll Read to You book from former children's poet laureate Mary Ann Hoberman and award-winning illustrator Michael Emberley is a scary lot of fun, using traditional teaching techniques to invite young children to read along with the text.

Genre:

  • Children's Books
  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Holidays & Celebrations
  • Halloween

Series:

  • You Read to Me, I'll Read to You

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Mary Ann Hoberman

About the Author

Mary Ann Hoberman is a former Children’s Poet Laureate and a winner of the National Book Award. During her tenure as Children’s Poet Laureate, Ms. Hoberman visited numerous classrooms and libraries, introducing both children and adults to the joys of reading and memorizing poetry. She is the author of more than forty books for children, including All Kinds of Families! and the award-winning You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You series.

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Michael Emberley

About the Illustrator

Michael Emberley is the creator of the highly acclaimed picture books Ruby and its sequel, Ruby and the Sniffs; Welcome Back Sun; Dinosaurs!; and Mail Harry to the Moon! Having grown up in a family of writers and artists, he is an avid reader and comic book fan. A native of New England, Mr. Emberley now lives in Ireland.

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