Each and every October I look forward to reading this book both in the classroom and to my little ones at home. You know a children's book is excellent when you can't decide if you like the words or the illustrations best. This is the case with We're Off to Find the Witch's House. The flowing words make me sing this book rather than "read" it, even though it is not accompanied with music: "...We're galloping past a ghastly ghost, a mostly misty, ghostly ghost, a flying floating, twisty ghost, swishing through the dark..." The illustrations are so delightful that each time we read the book my daughter and I notice details in the illutrations we hadn't noticed before.
The story is of a small group of children dressed up in Halloween costumes on their way to find a witch's house; along the way they encounter many Halloween creatures. Be sure to read the last few pages to yourself prior to reading this one aloud to children so you can be sure to read the ending with enthusiasm!
After devouring this book you will wish you could have entered Mr. Kreib's classroom.
(This book is available in soft or hard cover.)
Happy Witch House Hunting!!!
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