The library had all their Halloween books out, so I decided that it was the appropriate time of the year to check one out. I don't know what the rules are on Halloween anymore, as far as if you can bring it to school or not. I feel that there are so many rules anymore about celebrating or participating in those special days. I feel that a lot of the fun aspect is taken out of a lot of the simple things in life. I respect every one's opinions and don't want to offend anyone so if someone in my class had a problem with a certain occasion then we wouldn't participate, especially when it comes to religious beliefs, however, I understand that not all problems can be solved like this by just getting rid of them. This book really isn't offensive, besides maybe being about a Halloween night. It's about a girl and her brother going trick or treating and wanting to go by themselves and finally their dad says they can, as he waits on the sidewalk keeping a watchful eye on them, and the kids face their fears by trick or treating independently. It was a very cute, simple story. There weren't a lot of characters and the plot was very simple. The illustrations were my favorite part. Mary Engelbreit does such cute illustration. I didn't know she was an author until I found this book. I have seen a lot of her stuff in gift shops, on greeting cards, and notepads and stuff. Her art is always so happy and peaceful. All the characters have smiles on their faces and it is all takes place in "safe places and situations". It was a quick, easy read. Everything was very upfront and didn't create a lot of thinking for the reader. I think it would have been a little better if the author would have made the book a little bit more suspenseful and allowed for some prediction.
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