Sandra Boynton's "Eek! Halloween!" is a delightful and humorous board book that introduces young children to the traditions of Halloween. The story follows a group of chickens who become increasingly nervous as they spot spooky figures like pumpkins, giant mice, wizards, and witches. The gentle rhyming text builds a mild suspense, which is then playfully resolved with the reassuring reveal that "It's Halloween!" This book is ideal for ages 0-4, offering a comforting and fun way to explore the holiday without being genuinely scary. Its repetitive structure and engaging illustrations make it a perfect read-aloud.
Boynton celebrates Halloween! A new addition to the Boynton on Board series, with over 21 million copies sold, Eek! Halloween! is all treat and no tricks, a journey with Boynton and her nutty characters through the tradition of Halloween. It starts with an uh-oh—the chickens are nervous! Strange things are happening. One chicken saw a pumpkin with flickering eyes, another spied a mouse of enormous size. They all saw a wizard and a witch, and a spooky robot. “WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? WHAT DOES IT MEAN? / Relax, silly chickens! It’s HALLOWEEN!” Oversized lap edition also available—perfect for reading aloud!