Grizelda the Green Hates Halloween

"Sick of Halloween, a misanthropic witch takes matters into her own hands . . . The rhyming text results in an ideal preschool read-aloud, with the bouncing stanzas keeping a snappy pace. The children’s unflagging optimism in the face of setbacks is an excellent lesson in making lemonade out of lemons, while Grizelda’s change of heart emphasizes the rewards of generosity. Longhi’s cheery cartoonish illustrations complement the storytelling; a palette of deep aquas with accents of purple, gold, and orange reflects the night sky and sets an appropriately spooky tone.
A fresh trick-or-treating tale with plenty of read-aloud potential." --Kirkus reviews



"This book will bring lighthearted cheer to young readers . . .A good addition for ­libraries seeking to ­enhance their young children’s ­Halloween ­collections." SLJ reviews

"A fun read . . . A.A. Livingston’s use of rhythm and rhyme makes the text delightfully trip off the tongue."-- Portland Book Review


"Grizelda the Green Hates Halloween is a fun and silly book that is told in rhyme, which is perfect for ringing in Halloween. Children ages 4 and up will enjoy seeing how Grizelda tries to ruin the holiday, but how the children embrace the new challenges that await them. They will also enjoy seeing how Grizelda is incorporated into the holiday with the trick-or-treaters to change her perspective on the holiday." --YA and Kids Books Central


"Original, clever, and a fun read from cover to cover, Grizelda the Green Hates Halloween is thoroughly 'kid friendly' and unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library Holiday/Halloween picture book collections." --Midwest Book Review/Children's Book Watch