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This spooky Big Witch and Little Witch have made stew, and now they want to have their friends for dinner! This spooky and silly read-aloud is just right for Halloween. Hardcover , 32 pages.
Skeleton for Dinner by Margery Cuyler
Published September 1st by Albert Whitman Company. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Skeleton for Dinner , please sign up. Lists with This Book. Aug 29, Traci rated it really liked it. A case of miscommunication in a posting. Halloween fun with a little message. Halloween witches ghoul skeleton ghost funny PB. Nov 16, Miss Ryoko rated it liked it Shelves: Those are some seriously cute illustrations. As one of our young readers slipped this into the book return slot, he recommended it to the Bishops Corner Book Drop Monster because he thought the monster would enjoy the story as much as he did.
Book Drop Monster thanked the boy and I proceeded to read the book.
It is a very cute story about how Skeleton and a couple friends find out the witches, whom they considered friends, want to 'have them for dinner'. Jul 20, Alyssa Mayley rated it it was amazing. This Halloween-style story is told in a very cutesy way, but it's the illustrations that truly makes it wonderful. I fell in love and decided to pursue art because of Will Terry's work on this book. Oct 25, Heather rated it really liked it Shelves: I thought it was super cute, and the illustrations are great, but it didn't quite land because I think it could be funnier.
Maybe it's just how I read it. Body language would help a lot. Good for lots of voices, preschool to K Jul 16, Brittany rated it it was ok. The skeleton, ghost, and zombie-guy think that the witches want to eat them for dinner. They figure it out, go to dinner Dec 17, Lucretia Brattin rated it really liked it.
In the format of Turkey for Thanksgiving. Sep 21, Stephanie rated it it was amazing.
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A has read this everyday this week. It's a cute story about how the way you say something can mean more than one thing. Aug 19, Peacegal rated it it was ok. That said, the illustrations are cute and a little bit creepy. Oct 06, Egallaghergmail. Com rated it liked it Shelves: It's not scary enough. Jan 12, Ashley rated it really liked it. Sep 27, Shani rated it it was amazing Shelves: Classic case of misunderstanding.. I mean who doesn't mishear their friend say they are eating you for dinner?!?
Sep 21, GooseberryCompote rated it it was ok. Oct 09, Nicole rated it it was amazing Shelves: The illustrations are absolutely fabulous and the story is cute. My kids really liked this book and I love reading it with them. Sep 03, Lynn Davidson rated it really liked it Shelves: A funny story about what can happen when one's words are misunderstood. Aug 08, Courtney Stout rated it really liked it Shelves: This is a cute Halloween book.
It was clever, and I enjoyed the illustrations. Feb 28, Tolkiengirl rated it liked it. One of our favorite annual October books. We loved it so much that we ordered a copy of our own. Oct 27, Grace DeBaltzo rated it really liked it Shelves: Cute read aloud book. Dec 02, Jordan rated it really liked it.
The list is placed on a nearby tree, where Skeleton happens upon it and interprets as a menu rather than guest list. Skeleton is afraid, and rushes to warn Ghost, then the two of them go to warn Ghoul, and all three decide to run off into hiding. As dinner time is nearing, Little Witch goes to invite the three of them but none are to be found. After looking at the house of Skeleton, Ghost, and Ghoul with no luck, she goes back to the hill where Big Witch and the stew are and begins to cry.
A clever crow nearby realizes that there has been a misunderstanding, and goes looking for the three in hiding. Once found, the crow points out the misunderstanding and the three of them all go to have stew with the witches. A pleasant story accompanied by art that is adorable while still retaining some revolting features in characters like the witches and ghoul.
The font style is mostly good for reading, though some parts can be tricky with black font on a darker gradient sky background.
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The story has good pacing and the setting is great for autumn, or specifically around Halloween. It makes good use of emphasis through enlarged words and wavy text direction and onomatopoeia. Skeleton For Dinner makes a good read-aloud book that brings a spooky Halloween setting with a happy ending. Sep 11, Mary rated it really liked it. A really cute and funny story about a misunderstood phrase and note. While Big Witch and Little Witch are discussing who to invite to their dinner party, Skeleton overhears them say they want to have "Skeleton for dinner". Of course, he takes that in the worst way possible and runs through the woods warning the other "dinner guests" of their potential fates!
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Please try again later. The grandson loved the story so much, he took it home so his parents could read it and I never saw it again! The story is cute and the illustrations are adorable. What a cute little story either to read to a child or for a young independent reader! With some word play and sense of humor. I got it for my child and it was a big hit. This Halloween season I got some elsewhere; the first one was ordered on Amazon as gifts. Would definitely recommend it.
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This book has my kids giggling every time they read it. A very cute story with all the Halloween creatures and a great misunderstanding that all works out in the end. I just got the kindle version of Skeleton for Dinner today and it really is adorable. There are some great literacy supports written into the engaging story and the illustrations are just wonderful.
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I know my grandchildren who are 3 and 5 will just love this in time for Halloween. Such a cute Halloween book. My kids request it every night. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. Nice art and a sweet and simple little story. I read this to the kids at Halloween time. It is so cute.
Skeleton for Dinner by Margery Cuyler (2013, Picture Book)
This is one of my boys' favorite books. It is so cute! The only thing is that on the kindle, the words are very small and it is almost impossible to zoom in on the letters. I recommend buying a physical copy: See all 30 reviews.
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