Review by Publisher's Weekly Review
What's the only thing more adorable than a Joyce Wan character? A Joyce Wan character in a Halloween costume. In this sequel to Peep and Egg: I'm Not Hatching, Egg might have lost his shell, but he hasn't lost his negative attitude. His sibling, Peep, urges him to come trick-or-treating with her, but thoughts of vampires, mummies, and monsters are giving him pause (never mind that the "vampires" in question are heart-stoppingly cute costumed ducklings swimming in a pond). As in the previous book, when Peep stops trying to persuade Egg to join in the Halloween fun and leaves him to his own devices, he has a change of heart. It's a familiar story of opening oneself up to new experiences, but Gehl's lighthearted dialogue and Wan's chunky, emotive graphics keep it feeling fresh. Ages 2-6. Author's agent: Erzsi Deàk, Hen & Ink Literary Studio. Illustrator's agent: Teresa Kietlinski, Prospect Agency. (Aug.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-This cute, not scary Halloween story opens with Peep the chick, who is dressed as a butterfly and wants to go trick-or-treating. But Egg, also a chick, is scared and hiding behind a hay bale. Peep tries to persuade Egg to come along. Text and illustrations work well together in this lighthearted adventure. Illustrations set a happy, playful tone and are bright, colorful, and friendly. For example, Peep explains that the first place to go trick-or-treating would be the pond. The illustrations show eight ducklings wearing simple costumes. They look like adorable little yellow penguins with red bow ties paddling around in the pond. But Egg says, "Vampires." Next would be the cows, who are wearing black-and-white costumes. But these welcoming cows look like mummies to Egg. Peep finally goes trick-or-treating without his friend. But when it gets dark, Egg changes his mind and runs after Peep, trying to catch up. Egg puts on a caterpillar costume and ends up having fun after all. The tale ends with the friends munching on Halloween candy in the pumpkin patch. VERDICT The large illustrations and simple text make this a solid choice for a preschool storytime on Halloween.-Robin Sofge, Alexandria Library, VA © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
Peep, dressed as a pink butterfly, can barely handle the excitement. Trick-or-treating is going to be so much fun! But when the little yellow chick inquires as to whether Egg (now also a fully emerged chick after the events of Peep and Egg: Im Not Hatching) is ready to go, Egg says trick-or-treating is too scaryIm not trick-or-treating. Peep tries to ease Eggs fear, first by talking about all the other animal friends theyll see (the illustrations anticipate their costumes) and then by cracking silly jokes. When neither approach works, Peep calls Eggs bluff (Okay, Ill see ya later), leading to a change of heart: Peep! I want to come with you! Bold colors, thick lines, and strategic use of white space and panels enhance this preschool-friendly tale about overcoming fears (and receiving candy). sin gaetano (c) Copyright 2016. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
Peep and Egg are back, and this time big sibling Peep is trying to convince Egg to go trick-or-treating.The younger sib is having none of it. Peep tries to walk Egg through the stops they will make trick-or-treating, but each costume seen gives Egg the shivers, and the little yellow chicks various poses and facial expressions eloquently speak of both stubbornness and fear: wings crossed, eyes wide with eyebrows raised, wings over the ears (do chicks have ears?), and eyes shut tight. But Peep doesnt give up easily. The older chick tries jokes to loosen up Egg, but they are not enough to convince Egg to go trick-or-treating. But when Peep finally gives up and walks away, Egg is left in the dark, spooky eyes all around, and thats enough to change Eggs mind. Peep graciously welcomes Egg, and the two make the rounds together, as a butterfly and a caterpillar. Wans seemingly digital illustrations use bold black lines filled with color and only a few added details to keep the focus on the characters, who are pleasantly rounded and easily recognizable farm animals with simple line-and-oval facial features that show remarkable range of emotion. While Egg seems none the worse for it, its too bad Peeps solution involved abandoning Egg. Goes down easily for those youngsters who are similarly frightened, and Peeps corny jokes should be added to every repertoire. (Picture book. 2-6) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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