Review by Booklist Review
Gr. 1-3. The latest bewitching book in a popular series puts Dragon into three Halloween predicaments and lets him bumble his way out. In the first tale, he goes to the pumpkin patch with visions of scary jack-o'-lanterns, but the six little pumpkins left don't seem to have much potential for wreaking terror. In the next, his scary Halloween costume gets soggy as he walks through the rain to a party. In these tales, Dragon may be the butt of his friends' jokes, but he has the last laugh. The third story concerns a walk through the woods at night, when Dragon unexpectedly frightens himself. As expressive as the wild and unexpected colors in the artwork, the cartoonlike drawings carry much of the humor. Art and text work together for laughs as well as for the sense of love and loneliness that make Dragon such a beguiling hero. (Reviewed Sept. 15, 1993)0531059901Carolyn Phelan
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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
In these Halloween-themed episodes, "bright blue Dragon never disappoints," wrote PW in a starred review. "The series hero is affability incarnate." Ages 4-8. (Sept.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
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Review by School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 2-This fifth book about Dragon is just right for beginning readers who want to be scared, but not too scared. In three episodes, Dragon cleverly turns six small, unimposing pumpkins into a tall, frightening jack-o-lantern; accidentally wears the most fearsome costume at a Halloween party; and is frightened by his own moaning and groaning hungry stomach as he walks home through a dark forest. Pilkey's bright, bold watercolors complement and visually enhance the text. Young readers will laugh out loud as they enjoy this scary Halloween from a safe vantage point. A nice, reassuring companion to Van Leeuwen's Oliver & Amanda's Halloween (Dial, 1992).-Gale W. Sherman, Pocatello Public Library, ID (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
In three short stories about Dragon and his Halloween celebrations, Dragon turns six small pumpkins into one big jack-o'-lantern, goes to a costume party, and takes a spooky walk in the woods. Bright, bold paintings add to the humor and vibrancy of the clever stories. From HORN BOOK 1993, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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