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On a Windy Night by Nancy Raines Day is a delightful children's story that follows a young lad as he ventures through the woods on a hauntingly breezy night. The cool wind playfully stirs up imaginative situations, making shadows and sounds feel more alive, while offering readers a whimsical blend of spookiness and fun. The narrative is designed to captivate young imaginations with its rhythmic flow and engaging illustrations.
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You might enjoy this beautifully illustrated and atmospheric children's story if you love tales that weave a sense of mystery and adventure. Its rhythmic text and captivating artwork make it perfect for young readers who enjoy imagining stories about spooky journeys on blustery nights.

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On a Windy Night

On a windy Halloween night, as a little boy makes his way home through the woods he hears "Cracklety-clack, bones in a sack. They could be yours of you look back." He dashes through the trees, past the corn fields. What could be behind him? He doesn't know because he can't look back! Luckily, it's not what he thinks...

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

On a windy Halloween night, as a little boy makes his way home after trick-or-treating, he hears a voice:

"Cracklety-clack, bones in a sack. They could be yours–if you look back."

As his heart flip-flops with fear, the boy dashes through woods and fields that seem full of haunting shapes—owls, ghosts, skeletons, and more.

The detailed illustrations are packed with visual tricks for children to discover. Are those skeletons or cornstalks? Ghostly hands or tree branches?

The playful tone of the text makes this a perfect, not-too-scary read-aloud, with an enjoyable surprise ending.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780810939004

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by George Bates

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 307.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Nancy Raines Day is a celebrated children’s-book author. She lives in St. Simons Island, Georgia. Read more about her at www.nancyrainesday.com.



George Bates is the illustrator of Abrams’s Chicken Bedtime Is Really Early. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit him online at www.georgebatesstudio.com

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