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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2002
PreS-K This simple story begs to be read aloud. With a recurring "hic, hic, hic," Skeleton attempts the day's business: he gets up, takes a shower, polishes his bones, carves a pumpkin, rakes the leaves, and plays ball with Ghost. When the traditional remedies don't work, Ghost makes a face and shouts "Boo!" at his friend, but to no avail. Finally, clever Ghost confronts Skele...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on September 1, 2002
What could be more amusingly incongruous than a skeleton with hiccups? Or, since persistent hiccups do sound rather like bones rattling, more eerily appropriate? This skeleton has a peculiarly persistent case: they wake him from the grave and continue through his nightly rituals, which include brushing his teeth and polishing his no-longer...Log In or Sign Up to Read More