Halloween

By Seinfeld, Jerry

Publishers Summary:
If the only "really clear thought" you had as a kid was "Get candy," you'll be at one with comedian Jerry Seinfeld's first children's picture book, Halloween. This nostalgic view of Halloweens past will ring true with everyone who remembers the trials and tribulations of trick-or-treating--from the stupid masks with thin gray rubber straps and cheap little staples to the humiliation of having to wear a winter coat over your store-bought Superman costume. Of course, the smart-alecky Seinfeld puts his own stamp on things in a voice that is so distinctly his: "Come on lady, let's go! Halloween, doorbells, candy, let's pick it up in there." He wants "name candy" only, make no mistake, and even trick-or-treats with an organizational cabinet on wheels, with drawers labeled "Crunchy Things," "Sour Things," "Rejects," etc. James Bennett's exaggerated, hilarious, expressive illustrations of the young Jerry (yes, it looks exactly like him) suit the over-the-top story to a T. Unusual child's-eye perspectives on parents (and friends up the sidewalk who won't wait up) add energy to a book that is already sugar-charged. Like Jerry's standup routines, Halloween focuses on the minutiae and will make you laugh even if you try to resist. (Ages 6 to adult) --Karin Snelson

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ISBN
978-0-31670-625-4
Publisher
Little


REVIEWS

School Library Journal

Reviewed on September 1, 2002

Gr 2-4 Seinfeld's reminiscences of Halloweens past have an adult sensibility, a 60s' nostalgia that is not likely to appeal to today's kids. The story, as such, rambles terribly and the whiny narration fails to draw readers in. Also, putting the keywords in oversized orange type-"get candy" (Seinfeld's mission), "Bing-Bong" (doorbell), "Halloween," "...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Magazine

Reviewed on September 1, 2002

Seinfeld's "Halloween" routine was part of his Broadway appearance (and HBO special) I'm Telling You for the Last Time. Now he's telling it again in this picture book adaptation, a freewheeling monologue about trick-or-treating, superhero costumes, and "candy, candy, candy." Kids will clearly relate to the subject matter, if not the nostalgic tone. Only adults may have the perspective to see the humor in wearing...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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