Whooo's That?: A Lift-the-Flap Pumpkin Fun Book

Guess whooo’s hiding behind the pumpkin in this interactive lift-the-flap book that’s part hide-and-seek, part peekaboo—and all Halloween! Ten jack-o’-lantern flaps lift to reveal a host of Halloween creatures, including a mischevious cat, bebopping skeletons, a friendly Frankenstein, and a group of children in costume. Are you ready to trick-or-treat, too? Then lift one more flap for a sweet surprise!

With lyrical text by Kay Winters and jewel-toned art by Jeannie Winston, this sturdy book is a perfect gift for children celebrating their first Halloween!

Features eleven flaps.

Guess whooo’s hiding behind the pumpkin in this interactive lift-the-flap book that’s part hide-and-seek, part peekaboo—and all Halloween! Ten jack-o’-lantern flaps lift to reveal a host of Halloween creatures, including a mischevious cat, bebopping skeletons, a friendly Frankenstein, and a group of children in costume. Are you ready to trick-or-treat, too? Then lift one more flap for a sweet surprise!

     With lyrical text by Kay Winters and jewel-toned art by Jeannie Winston, this sturdy book is a perfect gift for children celebrating their first Halloween!

     Features eleven flaps.

KAY WINTERS was a teacher and college instructor before becoming a children’s book author. She cowrote the award-winning Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books. She lives in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.

www.kaywinters.com

JEANNIE WINSTON was a textile illustrator and designer of infant bedding before she began illustrating children’s books, which include Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes, and Trick or Treat!, both by Teresa Imperato. She lives in Santa Monica, California.

www.jeanniewinston.com

Children's Literature

The title page gives a clue as to what kids will encounter when reading this book. There are bats, a black cat, a pumpkin (jack-o-lantern), and kids in costumes. Each of the pages has a big almost full-page pumpkin as a flap. The text at the bottom of the page says "Whooo's that " with the question continuing when the flap is lifted. So, "Whooo's that hanging upside down?" reveals several not-too-fearsome bats. Readers also find a scowling witch, her spider, toadstools, and a black cat. The text below the flap is repetitive, but the text under it varies, as do the depictions of the normal creatures associated with Halloween. The only one that deviates from the pattern is the last flap. This shows a big grinning black cat and a different text below it; readers find a pumpkin overflowing with treats when the flap is lifted. One of the attractive components of the book is the variety of jack-o-lanterns shown on the pages. None are scary, and most are cute. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot

KAY WINTERS was a teacher and a college instructor before becoming a children's book author. She's the author of Whooo's That? A Lift-the-Flap Pumpkin Fun Book, illustrated by Jeannie Winston, and Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter, which was a Bank Street Best Book. www.kaywinters.com

JEANNIE WINSTON has been a textile illustrator and designer for the infant bedding industry. She's now creating darling illustrations for children's books, including Whooo's That? A Lift-the-Flap Pumpkin Fun Book by Kay Winters. www.jeanniewinston.com