Creepy-Crawly Birthday: Ready-To-Read Level 3volume 6 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780689857287)

A creepy-crawly surprise

Harold the dog, Chester the cat, and Howie the dachshund puppy are excited for Toby's birthday. Because birthdays mean parties, and parties mean presents. And best of all -- cake.

But when the pets find seven suitcases in the room with all of the gifts, they start to worry. What could be inside? Why are there holes in them? And are they...moving?

This is one birthday present that Bunnicula fans will be eager to open

Author: James Howe
ISBN-10: 0689857284
ISBN-13: 9780689857287
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2007
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.40w x 0.42d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 116211 / Creepy-Crawly Birthday


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2007 pg. 327 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
James Howe is the author of more than ninety books for young readers. Bunnicula, coauthored by his late wife Deborah and published in 1979, is considered a modern classic of children's literature. The author has written six highly popular sequels, along with the spinoff series Tales from the House of Bunnicula and Bunnicula and Friends. Among his other books are picture books such as Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores and beginning reader series that include the Pinky and Rex and Houndsley and Catina books. He has also written for older readers. The Misfits, published in 2001, inspired the nationwide antibullying initiative No Name-Calling Week, as well as three sequels, Totally Joe, Addie on the Inside, and Also Known as Elvis. A common theme in James Howe's books from preschool through teens is the acceptance of difference and being true to oneself. Visit him online at JamesHowe.com.

Jeff Mack has written and illustrated a long list of award-winning picture books, chapter books, and early readers, including the Clueless McGee series; the Mr. Monkey series; Good News, Bad News; Hush Little Polar Bear; Duck in the Fridge; and Look!. He lives, works, and sometimes monkeys around in Western Massachusetts. Visit him at JeffMack.com.