Halloween ABC is a book of poetry for children, written by Eve Merriam and illustrated by Lane Smith. This includes poems related to a scary theme or Halloween related to each letter of the alphabet.
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Reception
Kirkus calls it "Elegant in design, right in the picture, this is a sophisticated style that should be popular for its subject, with appeal to all ages who enjoy the awful side of Halloween." Weekly Publishers describes poetry as "original and fresh creations." and "Illustrator Smith is the perfect accomplice..." The School Journal Library recommends ABC Halloween for K and above children, and states that: "This is not a book for young children to learn alphabet, but this is a funny, quirky, and wobbly book to share Halloween, as well as a wonderful book for kids who love monsters and horrors every time of the year and a cruel way for adult poetry lovers to introduce the work of one of the best contemporary poets we [...] "
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Books challenged
Halloween ABC is on the American Library Association's list of the 100 Most-Challenged Books of 1990-2000 because "it allegedly contains satanic references, cult symbols, and promotes rude and distorted behavior."
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