Title: Hampire!
Author: Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
Illustrator: Howard Fine
Publisher: Harper Collins Children’s Books, 2011
Ages: 4-8
“On the farm, the critters knew,
At night while they were sleeping,
Past barn and pens,
Past lambs and hens,
A HAMPIRE went out creeping.”
Synopsis: When Duck can’t sleep one night, he decides to go in
search of a midnight snack, but runs instead into the dreaded Hampire. Soon
it’s a wild chase all over the farm as Duck wonders if he will make it home
safely or will Hampire make a snack out of him!
Why you should read it: The author gives an incredible job of weaving a suspenseful story from the very first page while the accompanying illustrations are delightful. Just when you think you know how things will end for poor Duck, Ms. Bardhan-Quallen pulls out a delightful surprise ending. Children will enjoy reading or listening to this book over and over again.
Like-O-Meter Rating: 5 out of 5...Grab it!
This sounds like a book my son will love, when he gets back from visiting his gran we will definitely be taking a look. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Jossie and welcome to my blog! Sudipta is a wonderful writer and a really sweet lady. I got to meet her when she was a guest author at my citiy's Children's Festival of Reading last year. My FREE AUTHOR PROMOTION booth was right across from where she was autographing her books. I have many of her books...another one you should check out if you haven't read it yet is Mine-o-saur. Great book!
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