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Summary
Summary
Danny's parents and friends make sure he has a happy Halloween even though a cold prevents him from going trick-or-treating.
Summary
Danny's parents and friends make sure he has a happy Halloween even though a cold prevents him from going trick-or-treating.
Author Notes
Edith Turner Kunhardt was born on Sept. 30, 1937, in Morristown, N.J. She graduated from Bryn Mawr College in 1959, with a degree in art history. Her first paying job was with Golden Books, the children's publisher. In 12 years, she worked her way up from editorial assistant to senior editor. She also wrote, churning out 10 books in one year, some of them under pseudonyms because she was on staff. She loved the whole process. She often incorporated her children¿s names into her books: Ned¿s Number Book was one, Martha¿s House another. Her next move was to write and illustrate sequels to Pat the Bunny, her mother¿s signature work, which The New York Times said in 1991- 51 years after its publication - was the second-best-selling children¿s book in America, after Beatrix Potter¿s -The Tale of Peter Rabbit- (1902). Her other title's include: Pat the Cat, Pat the Puppy and Pat the Christmas Bunny. Like the original book, they were interactive; the dog¿s tail could be wagged, and when a story mentioned the aroma of brownies filling the kitchen, a reader could scratch a tuft of fabric and smell a whiff of chocolate. She produces 56 books in seven years.
Edith Turner Kunhardt passed away on January 2, 2020 at the age of 82.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Edith Turner Kunhardt was born on Sept. 30, 1937, in Morristown, N.J. She graduated from Bryn Mawr College in 1959, with a degree in art history. Her first paying job was with Golden Books, the children's publisher. In 12 years, she worked her way up from editorial assistant to senior editor. She also wrote, churning out 10 books in one year, some of them under pseudonyms because she was on staff. She loved the whole process. She often incorporated her children¿s names into her books: Ned¿s Number Book was one, Martha¿s House another. Her next move was to write and illustrate sequels to Pat the Bunny, her mother¿s signature work, which The New York Times said in 1991- 51 years after its publication - was the second-best-selling children¿s book in America, after Beatrix Potter¿s -The Tale of Peter Rabbit- (1902). Her other title's include: Pat the Cat, Pat the Puppy and Pat the Christmas Bunny. Like the original book, they were interactive; the dog¿s tail could be wagged, and when a story mentioned the aroma of brownies filling the kitchen, a reader could scratch a tuft of fabric and smell a whiff of chocolate. She produces 56 books in seven years.
Edith Turner Kunhardt passed away on January 2, 2020 at the age of 82.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (4)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 3 In this sequel to Danny's Birthday (1986) and Danny's Mystery Valentine (1987, both Greenwillow) the eponymous crocodile hero faces another of life's disappointments: grounded by a cold, he can't go out Halloween night. His parents help him make a snaggly-toothed jack o'lantern, though, and then his friends appear outside his window, convincingly disguised. They leave three bags for Danny, who puts on his mask for them. The bags turn out to contain trick-or-treat goodies, and with a final cup of hot chocolate, Danny concludes that his Halloween was ``perfect'' after all. The marker pictures, outlined in black pen, convey in an uncluttered way the story's emotional sub-text: discontent melted down to satisfaction and even to happiness. Vocabulary, type size, and layout would allow second and third graders to read this lesson in ``how to cope'' to younger siblings. Patricia Dooley, University of Washington, Seattle (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
Ages 3-6. There's never a good time to have a cold, but Halloween is especially bad. As the wind blows through the branches and the moon peeps out, a forlorn crocodile named Danny sits near his box of tissues and thinks what an awful night it's going to be. But Mom and Pop have indoor fun in store as a snaggly toothed pumpkin takes shape, and Danny's friends come to bring him treats. Even hot chocolate with marshmallows appear for an at-home finale. Children who've had the sniffles at inopportune moments will easily identify with this pleasant story that has a nice sense of family sharing. Bold shapes and vivid colors add an upbeat note. PW.
School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 3 In this sequel to Danny's Birthday (1986) and Danny's Mystery Valentine (1987, both Greenwillow) the eponymous crocodile hero faces another of life's disappointments: grounded by a cold, he can't go out Halloween night. His parents help him make a snaggly-toothed jack o'lantern, though, and then his friends appear outside his window, convincingly disguised. They leave three bags for Danny, who puts on his mask for them. The bags turn out to contain trick-or-treat goodies, and with a final cup of hot chocolate, Danny concludes that his Halloween was ``perfect'' after all. The marker pictures, outlined in black pen, convey in an uncluttered way the story's emotional sub-text: discontent melted down to satisfaction and even to happiness. Vocabulary, type size, and layout would allow second and third graders to read this lesson in ``how to cope'' to younger siblings. Patricia Dooley, University of Washington, Seattle (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
Ages 3-6. There's never a good time to have a cold, but Halloween is especially bad. As the wind blows through the branches and the moon peeps out, a forlorn crocodile named Danny sits near his box of tissues and thinks what an awful night it's going to be. But Mom and Pop have indoor fun in store as a snaggly toothed pumpkin takes shape, and Danny's friends come to bring him treats. Even hot chocolate with marshmallows appear for an at-home finale. Children who've had the sniffles at inopportune moments will easily identify with this pleasant story that has a nice sense of family sharing. Bold shapes and vivid colors add an upbeat note. PW.