It's Raining Bats & Frogs
-
- $9.99
-
- $9.99
Publisher Description
What's a witch to do when a rainstorm threatens the Halloween parade? Make it fun, that's what!--in Rebecca Colby and Steven Henry's It's Raining Bats & Frogs.
A little witch named Delia has been looking forward all year to flying in the annual Witch Parade. When the rumors of rain come true and the other witches start complaining, Delia takes action. Using her best magic, Delia changes the rain to cats and dogs. At first this goes over quite well, but she quickly realizes the animals cause a few issues. She must change the rain again! This time to hats and clogs. And finally, she tries bats and frogs. But each new type of rain brings its own set of problems. How will Delia save the day?
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
When it rains during the annual Witch Parade, a young green witch named Delia uses magic to try to fix the problem, starting with a very literal take on the idea of it raining cats and dogs. But the animals wreak havoc, a subsequent spell that causes a downpour of hats and clogs results in squabbles amid the witch's frumpy coven, and falling frogs and bats while exciting at first ("Snack time, girls!" declares one witch) means slimy hats. Once Delia turns the precipitation back into water, the parade is a smashing success as dancing skeletons, a ghost marching band, and even the marching "Scarecrows Union" tromp across a flooded meadowland. It's a whimsical Halloween adventure from first-time author Colby, and Henry's cartoons make the most of the comedic setup. Ages 2 5.
