Skeleton for Dinner
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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! It makes for a hilarious read. The illustrations provide their own hugely entertaining accompaniment to the story. This is not your typical A really cute and funny story about a misunderstood phrase and note.
This is not your typical Halloween trick or treat story, but would be a great selection to read at Halloween, because witches, skeletons, ghosts and ghouls are sprinkled throughout the pages. Also, the characters are not scary but sweetly illustrated, a plus for parents with kids who are afraid of more frightening images. Mar 25, Jimna Carbone rated it really liked it Shelves: Skeleton for Dinner But confusion among the invites is generated.
A guest list is produced and confused as a menu list. The two witches friends; the Skeleton, the Ghost, and the Ghoul, flee their homes into the woods to avoid being dinner.
The confusion is settled by a crow and all is well. The illustration in this story is well fitting to the theme of the story.
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The dark colors give a scary touch to the tale but at the same time the colors are inviting. This book is recommended for young children. It is an original spooky story. It depicts creepy creatures as good guys. Oct 27, M.
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Hudson rated it it was amazing. How many times have we made a mistake in thinking one way and yet, it was really something else? This is basically the premise in this adorable picture book. I enjoyed seeing the little skeleton take off to warn his friends but to have a nice conclusion in the end. It was a fun little twist to find out just whom or what helped them all to get straightened out. The book is done in muted blues, blacks, and greens which is intentional to make the book a little scary but not too much. The illustration How many times have we made a mistake in thinking one way and yet, it was really something else?
The illustrations are large and stretched out among two pages which makes the book easy to read. I purchased a copy of this book for my own collections. Nov 05, Lindsey Blazek added it Shelves: Skeleton for Dinner is about two witches, big witch and little witch, who have brewed a stew that they were very proud of and were going to have their friends Skeleton, Ghost, and Ghoul over for a dinner party.
The witches searched all over for their friends but will they ever find them? This book follows a Halloween theme so it would be great for that time of year. Cuyler Skeleton for Dinner is about two witches, big witch and little witch, who have brewed a stew that they were very proud of and were going to have their friends Skeleton, Ghost, and Ghoul over for a dinner party. New York, New York: I would read this story around Halloween time and follow it up with a craft of making skeletons and ghosts with q-tips and cotton balls.
Skeleton for Dinner
Nov 02, Autumn rated it it was amazing Shelves: So K and his sister really enjoyed this book it was a fun book to read for Halloween. The illustrations were wonderful and so colorful they went very well with the story being told. Big Witch and Little Witch want to have dinner with their friends but when Skeleton misunderstands what his friends are wanting he runs as fast as his little legs can carry him to warn the others. So it is up to Crow to help make things right and he of course does.
I would love to own this book in paperback as it is So K and his sister really enjoyed this book it was a fun book to read for Halloween. I would love to own this book in paperback as it is a book I know we will be picking up again to read over. This is not scary at all so the younger kids can sit and enjoy it without the feeling of scariness.
Sep 30, Samantha Ponting rated it really liked it Shelves: This story is not what it seems and helps teach children about perceptions and assumptions. The witches in the story wanted to have all their friends over for dinner, so they wrote out an invitation list. Well, skeleton thought they wanted to EAT him for dinner so he ran around telling all their friends that the witches were going to eat them. After reading this story to the class I would ask them if they have any other examples of misunderstanding or if they ever overheard a conversation betwee This story is not what it seems and helps teach children about perceptions and assumptions.
Furthermore you could teach the students to pay attention to the words they use, because you never know how someone else would interpret it. Jul 18, Melanie rated it liked it Shelves: Big Witch and Little Witch are making a delicious stew and they want to share with their friends.
They put up a sign to remind them who they are inviting over for dinner. Skeleton sees the list and thinks that the witches mean to have them over to eat them, not join them for dinner. He runs and tells Ghost and Ghoul who agree that they need to run and hide.
When Big Witch goes to find them she can't find them anywhere. Eventually Crow figures out the problem and goes himself to invite the 3 frie Big Witch and Little Witch are making a delicious stew and they want to share with their friends. Eventually Crow figures out the problem and goes himself to invite the 3 friends. After explaining the problem Ghost, Ghoul and Skeleton agree to join the witches for dinner.
A humorous addition to any Halloween collection. Oct 18, Jane rated it really liked it Shelves: This a cute Halloween tale that will appeal to children ages and is "spooky" without being scary. Two witches, making stew, decide they want to invite Skeleton for dinner. Skeleton misinterprets their meaning and thinks they want to have HIM for dinner! My child found this very humorous and enjoyed the story a lot. For me, the illustrations stole the show with gorgeous vibrant color filling each page, glowing mixes of oranges and blues, and the cutest "spooky" trees, ghouls, and skeletons I' This a cute Halloween tale that will appeal to children ages and is "spooky" without being scary.
For me, the illustrations stole the show with gorgeous vibrant color filling each page, glowing mixes of oranges and blues, and the cutest "spooky" trees, ghouls, and skeletons I've ever seen. Highly recommended for Halloween time. Oct 01, Alyssa Cardinal rated it really liked it. I really enjoyed this book, especially for this time of the year! The illustrations and "creepy" aspect of this story will engage readers ages It begins with witches making a stew, and then inviting guests over to eat. There is a misunderstanding and the moral of the book will resonate with young children and their social skills.
I was engaged throughout and think that this is a perfect book for October. Sep 09, Barbara rated it really liked it Shelves: It's all a case of misunderstanding when Skeleton overhears Big Witch and Little Witch planning a dinner. Fearing that they plan to eat him for dinner, he scurries away and alerts his other ghoulish friends, Ghost and Ghoul, and they hide from their friends. Crow realizes what's going on and clears up the misunderstanding. Young readers will enjoy the confusion and the light-filled illustrations that look to have been created digitally.
Mother and daughter witch want to have skeleton for dinner. Is he on the menu or intended to be a guest?. Skeleton for Dinner [Margery Cuyler, Will Terry] on www.farmersmarketmusic.com *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Big Witch and Little Witch have made stew, and now they.
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Showing of 30 reviews. Top Reviews Most recent Top Reviews. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. 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.
Buy the selected items together This item: Good for lots of voices, preschool to K The illustrations are absolutely fabulous and the story is cute. Amazon Music Stream millions of songs. Is he on the menu or intended to be a guest? Book Drop Monster thanked the boy and I proceeded to read the book. The illustrations are large and stretched out among two pages which makes the book easy to read.
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. 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.
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. This is one of my boys' favorite books. It is so cute!