Mouse's First Halloween
One spooky nightwhen the moon was bright,Mouse crept around,and this is what he found...."Flit! Flit! Flit!" Something flying. "Rustle! Rustle! Rustle!" Something  moving. "Creep! Creep! Creep!" Something sneaking. What can all these things be?  Mouse finds out that first impressions can be misleading as, one by one, his  fears are assuaged by the appearance of some not-so-scary things: swooping,  smiling bats; pretty, tumbling leaves; and scampering kittens. Rich, autumnal  colors, full of giant shadows and adorable critters, and rhythmic, repetitive,  reassuring text by the creators ofMouse's First Christmas, add up  to a gentle Halloween tale ideal for the very youngest trick-or-treater. With  just the right balance of creepiness and lighthearted fun,Mouse's First  Halloweenis ideal for children who are not quite ready for the horrors and  gore of some of the more bloodthirsty Halloween stories. Buket Erdogan's  endearing illustrations are sure to put anyone in the right mood for the  spookiest night of the year. (Ages 2 to 6)--Emilie Coulter