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Boo! Haiku

by Deanna CASWELL
illus. by Bob Shea. 24p. Abrams Appleseed. Aug. 2016. Tr $12.95. ISBN 9781419721182.
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PreS—A Halloween-themed follow-up to Guess Who Haiku. This picture book is just as clever as the first collection and just as much fun. Caswell's various haiku provide enough clues ("broom across the moon," coupled with Shea's simple and graphic black hat) that preschoolers will be able to guess the answers ("Boo! It's a witch!") before they turn the page. Even the endpapers have graphic Halloween appeal.
VERDICT This interactive title would be great to use in seasonal programs or for classroom writing prompts. Recommended for purchase.
Reviewed by Sarah Wilsman, Bainbridge Library, Chagrin Falls, OH
Caswell and Shea return to the format of their earlier book, Guess Who, Haiku, and make it spooky-a little bit. On each spread, a haiku plus spot art hints at a Halloween character: "broom across the moon / pointed hat at the window / hair-raising cackle... Can you guess who from this haiku?" Turn the page for the answer ("Boo! It's a witch!") and the next seventeen-syllabled riddle. A brief appended note gives a little information about haiku basics. With its cheerful colors, welcoming smiles, and predictable, participatory pattern, this ghoulish gathering is more friendly than frightful. shoshana flax
Caswell and Shea return to the format of Guess Who, Haiku and make it spooky. On each spread, a haiku plus spot art hints at a Halloween character. Turn the page for the answer and the next seventeen-syllabled riddle. A brief appended note explains haiku basics. With its cheerful colors, welcoming smiles, and participatory pattern, this ghoulish gathering is more friendly than frightful.
, Sep 01, 2016

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