School Library Journal Review
Gr 1-3-Amber Brown is really excited that it is Halloween, except that her parents aren't getting along in this easy-to-read book (Putnam, 2005) by Paula Danziger. Amber and her best friend, Justin, bring dressed-up pumpkins to school and spend the day doing fun Halloween things like pumpkin math and telling Halloween jokes. After school is even more fun because Amber goes "ghosting" with her mom and secretly delivers Halloween treats to some of the neighbors. Then it is time to trick-or-treat, and Amber gets to show everyone her special Halloween costume. Best of all, her parents seem to be getting along better. Young readers will enjoy this simple book that mixes the joys of Halloween with realistic family tensions. Dana Lubotsky narrates all the voices with youthful enthusiasm. Sound effects and occasional background music add to the overall enjoyment of the story.-Teresa Wittmann, Westgate Elementary School, Edmonds, WA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
A trio of beginning readers offers treats to newly independent readers. Paula Danziger's fearless heroine is back in Orange You Glad It's Halloween, Amber Brown?, illus. by Tony Ross. Amber is excited as the holiday approaches, but will her parents arguing ruin it? Will she manage to keep her costume secret from best friend, Justin, for the whole day? The fun starts in Ms. Light's class with a pumpkin everything theme, and Amber's costume gets the last laugh. (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved