The inimitable Baby brings a humorous spin to the holidays in a cheerful board book fit for trick-or-treat bags. It’s almost Halloween! How should Daddy carve the pumpkin? So many expressions to choose from! What should Baby be—a princess or pirate, ballerina or clown? When the jack-o’-lantern’s ready (looking suspiciously like Baby), it’s time for a little ghost to head out in the slightly scary night. But fear turns to excitement as the pumpkin fills up with treats. WOW! PreS—A preschooler really loves Halloween, but readers see the duality of the holiday in a new and special way. There are the challenges of picking the perfect pumpkin and carving it, picking out a costume, and finding the courage to go trick-or-treating with Dad. The twofold plot is supported by the illustrations. For example, when the protagonist exclaims that he is "all clean," he actually is a complete mess from the guts of the pumpkin. Boo! is a fun and funny book that is a "safe" read for preschoolers because the happy-go-lucky toddler, with a single wiry strand of hair and pinkish glow, adds levity to a dark and scary night filled with ghosts and goblins. VERDICT Another winner for Patricelli. She has cleverly crafted a tale about a lovable preschooler celebrating another favorite holiday.—Gwen Collier, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, NY This will end up in many storytime stacks all year long. A warm and cuddly celebration of the creepiest holiday. —Kirkus Reviews Patricelli honestly explores the frights and excitements that Halloween first-timers often feel, but she keeps the dial firmly set to fun . —Publishers Weekly The lively color-saturated illustrations play off the simple, direct text, adding humor and silliness to the mix. Two interactive double-page spreads—“How should we carve our jack-o’- lantern?” and “What should I be?”— involve young listeners in the fun and prep newbies for these holiday highlights. —The Horn Book Another winner for Patricelli . She has cleverly crafted a tale about a lovable preschooler celebrating another favorite holiday. —School Library Journal Leslie Patricelli is the creator of a series of best-selling board books starring her beloved bald baby as well as Higher! Higher!, Faster! Faster!, Be Quiet, Mike!, and two stories about the Patterson Puppies. She lives in Ketchum, Idaho. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; Brdbk edition (July 14, 2015)