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Yo Ho Ho, Halloween!

by Pam Muñoz RYAN
Yo Ho Ho, Halloween! illus. by Edwin Fotheringham. 40p. (Tony Baloney). Scholastic. Jun. 2016. Tr $6.99. ISBN 9780545908856.
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K-Gr 2—Ryan continues her early reader series about a lovable penguin. Tony Baloney, a macaroni penguin, has saved up all of his money to buy the fancy pirate Halloween costume that he has had his eye on. His crafty penguin family are miffed that he eschews their annual tradition of making their own costumes; however, Tony has had it up to here with his bossy big sister and his bothersome baby siblings! Unfortunately, Tony also flaunts tradition when he wears his costume to school before Halloween. He suffers the consequences of breaking the rules when his teacher confiscates his costume. Luckily, his parents and siblings come to the rescue by crafting an even fancier and more creative costume just in time.
VERDICT This title might be a bit of a challenge for new readers, because of the busy conversations, but they will enjoy the wonderful illustrations and the expressive dynamic of the Baloney family.
Reviewed by Maria Alegre, The Dalton School, New York City
Macaroni penguin Tony "does not love trouble...but trouble loves him." When he ruins his store-bought pirate costume long before the school Halloween parade, Tony's family, instead of assigning blame, helps him still "stand out in the crowd." Saturated colors and vibrant, expressive line drawings highlight Tony's excitement and innocent misdeeds in a welcome addition to the popular series for emerging readers.
 , Sep 01, 2016

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