Halloween for little ones can be a tad bit scary. My two are 3 and 5 and are very sensitive to material that’s even remotely scary, and so when it comes to choosing Halloween books and costumes, my husband and I are extremely careful.
That’s why I’m glad we have the chance to share and enjoy Moonlight: The Halloween Cat this fall season. This Halloween book is harmless — and so much fun to read and experience! Cynthia Rylant is the author of this festive book, the much celebrated author of over 100 other books for children.
If your family or kids love cats, Moonlight will step right into your heart. Moonlight is a jet black cat whose favorite night to explore is Halloween night. She blends right in with the night air, making it easy to walk alongside trick-or-treaters or observe some of nature’s finest nighttime creatures.
The yellow moon, scarecrows, carved pumpkins, and stealthy raccoons are all along Moonlight’s nighttime stroll. While some little animals and children sleep, we get a glimpse into what Moonlight (and other nocturnally slanted creatures) sees and does.
The illustrations by Melissa Sweet seem to pop out of the book. Dark backgrounds allow fall and Halloween-colored objects to jump of the page….rich oranges, deep purples, vibrant yellows. Even the typeset of the story is white, which is a terrific contrast to the darker background surroundings.
Though it’s simple and not filled with danger or spectacular feats, the short descriptive story of Moonlight’s walk through her small hometown is enjoyable and pleasant. Each time I finish reading it to the kids, I found myself wanting to immediately turn back to the beginning and read it again. It brings the warmth and mystique of fall right into storytime. It’s uncluttered, fun, and realistic.
You can bring home Moonlight: The Halloween Cat for $17.99 from your favorite local bookseller or from a host of online stores.
Win it! Courtesy of HarperCollins, I have one extra copy of Moonlight: The Halloween Cat to give away! Just tell me, in a comment below, your favorite part of the autumn season (or Halloween). I’ll close the contest next Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 at 11pm EST. Sorry; US addresses only. Good luck!
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Congratulations to #14, Sandy M, the winner of this book!
Meredith (2 years ago)
I love the leaves falling. It is beautiful.
Barbara M (2 years ago)
My favorite part of Halloween is dressing up where I volunteer.
Elsie (2 years ago)
As you can tell from my email (pumpkinlady….), I love this Fall season….to cut out pumpkins for many many people, each year! Also I adore black cats!
Kim (2 years ago)
my fave part is the crisp clean weather!
Donna (2 years ago)
I LOVE fall more than any other season! I love being able to go to the Apple orchards and pumpkin farm in Ellijay, Georgia every single year. We look so forward to the beautiful ride over there too!
Christine Jensen (2 years ago)
I love so much about Autumn, but mostly the cooling weather and shorter days! But seriously how can you forget the yummy smells of baking and the pumpkins swelling on the vines? Autumn is just amazing!
Janet F (2 years ago)
I love greeting kids on Halloween and giving them candy. I love to see their costumes.
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Angela R. (2 years ago)
My favorite part is the leaves changing colors!
Shelly (2 years ago)
I love that it finally cools down – hopefully today is our last 100+ day!
Kristie (2 years ago)
My favorite part of the season is eating pumpkin goodies and seeing the leaves change!
Winning Readings (2 years ago)
I love the pumpkins!
We’ve posted about this at Winning Readings: http://winningreadings.blogspot.com/2009/09/moonlight-halloween-cat.html
Thanks for the email!
Jennifer (2 years ago)
My favorite part of Autumn is the leaves changing colors, the leaves falling from their branches and stepping on the crunchy ones. I love all the smells of Autumn. Fresh baked Apple or Pumpkin Pies. We go Apple Picking every year as a family. I always look forward to it.
Stephanie Grant (2 years ago)
My fave part of Halloween is taking my little man out to pick out the perfect pumpkin and then letting him draw the face on it before we carve it together and make some rosted pumpkin seed afterwards
Sandy M (2 years ago)
I love the changing colors of Autumn, and football games.
Staci A (2 years ago)
We always try to find Halloween books that aren’t scary too.
Our favorite part of fall is the changing weather and the chance to wear sweaters and comfy clothes again! And I love all the fall activities-apple picking, carving pumpkins, fall festivals.
Megan (2 years ago)
My fave fall activity is going to the orchard and picking apples, pumpkins, and squash. Good family fun!
jacque (2 years ago)
Fall is my fav season-the mums and leaves are so pretty! Halloween is my fav holiday and I love to see all the costumes kids wear. Some of the homemade ones are the best. Thanks!
renee (2 years ago)
My favorite part is the trips to the pumpkin patch to pick a pumpkin, ride on a hayride, eat kettle corn, etc.
Katrina (2 years ago)
I love the cooler weather.
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Julie (2 years ago)
Changing of the leaves and going to the apple orchards
Carol M (2 years ago)
I love the cooler weather, the beautiful scenery and pumpkin pie!
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Amanda (2 years ago)
We love all the crafts and the smell of the cinnamon & pumpkin candles.
Cindi (2 years ago)
Happy October! Fall is my favorite time of year. The lovely foliage on the trees,
bonfires, sweaters and decorating for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Also, I love handing out the candy treat bags to the children that come trick or treating.
Thanks, Cindi
Angela H. (2 years ago)
I love watching the trees change color and this year I am missing it with being in Texas.
Paige (2 years ago)
I love seeing the colorful leaves and I also love Thanksgiving!
Marie (2 years ago)
My favorite part is the cooler weather, baking and playing in the leaves!
Kristy (2 years ago)
What I love about autumn is being able to open up my windows in the house again to bring in cool fresh air. My home was feeling pretty stale after running the air conditioning all summer long.
Micki (2 years ago)
My favorite part of Fall is picking the biggest pumpkin with my daughter!
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Honey Mommy (2 years ago)
I love the weather and the colorful foliage!
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Piroska (2 years ago)
I love the colours of autumn, and taking a “crunchy walk” on the leaves.
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hillary (2 years ago)
I just love seeing my daughter delighted by the whirling leaves
jeccica simpson (2 years ago)
Going to pick out pumpkins at the farm in the mountains!
Wehaf (2 years ago)
I love giving out candy; it makes the neighborhood kids so happy and is so rewarding!
gwendolyn b. (2 years ago)
MMMMM, pumpkin and apple pies, cozy sweaters, blue, blue skies, and red and yellow leaves. Love the whole thing!
Thanks for the chance to win this book – looks really sweet!
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TRACY HEYER (2 years ago)
Love the color of the leaves and the cooler weather. thanks.
Melissa N. (2 years ago)
My favorite part is the coolwer weather – it takes a while to get it here in FL. I also love the fall smells.
Stephanie (2 years ago)
caramel apples and hayrides!
Rebecca C (2 years ago)
I am like a kid in the fact that I love the dressing up and trick or treating and all that fun stuff!
Kathy K (2 years ago)
I love the smell of fall. The leaves, smoke from fireplaces, and apple cider.
Mama Zen (2 years ago)
I love football and the gorgeous weather!
denise (2 years ago)
I love making pumpkin muffins and cookies with my kids.
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Chelsea Saulpaugh (2 years ago)
I love the colors. I am a photographer and can’t wait for each Fall to get out there and capture the colors.
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lorene \ (2 years ago)
I love pumkin picking in the Fall
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Crystal (2 years ago)
I love the leaves turning color! They are amazing!! I love hiking this time of year!
Kellie (2 years ago)
I love doing fun activities with my daughter like apple picking, carving pumpkins, and dressing up for Halloween! I also love the leaves changing, we have the most amazing colors right now!
Kristi Herbrand (2 years ago)
I love the way the air in the midwest feels “crisp” in the fall – perfect for sweatshirts, football games and hayrides!
Barb Vigeant (2 years ago)
I look forward to sharing Halloween and this book with my grandchildren. Halloween is my favorite. It’s such an adventure for kids.
Barb
Sofia Manning (2 years ago)
the fall air, which becomes so fresh and clean as we are waiting for snow.
Sofia
V G Marcel (2 years ago)
I live in Florida, so there is not much change in weather here. Halloween is one of the first signs that winter is coming. The kids can wear their outfits without covering up. SO we can all see their dress-ups.
VG Marcel
Janet Carpenter (2 years ago)
There are so many things I love about fall….football season, the cold crisp air, Halloween, decorating with ambers, oranges and browns, leaves changing, wearing pretty sweaters, fresh picked apples, fresh apple cider. I think I would have to say my favorite would be enjoying camping in the fall! Thanks for a great giveaway.