Corduroy's Halloween: A Lift-The-Flap Book (A Lift-the-Flap Book)

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Summary: Great book for preschoolers
Review: This book is one of the best I've found to teach my 2-year old about the traditions of Halloween. The book is beautifully illustrated with autumn scenes of fallen leaves, pumpkin patches, and not-too-scary trick-or-treaters. I was able to reinforce many familiar objects (pumpkins, apples, and scarecrows) with my toddler while introducing her to new ones (Indian corn, skeletons, and witches) The lift-the-flaps were cleverly hidden on each page which contributed to her enjoyment and attentiveness. The only drawback I found was that it left my daughter longing for candy even though the book depicts Corduroy handing out both sweets and a jar of pennies to visitors.

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Summary: Not the old Corduroy
Review: This book shamelessly uses Don Freeman's adorable bear character to illustrate a charmless trip through Halloween images. Lisa, Corduroy's endearing owner in the orignal book, is missing entirely, as is Corduroy's urban home. The original Corduroy is a favorite in our family, but we regret buying this one.