Review of Halloween with Snowman Paul

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Halloween with Snowman Paul" by Yossi Lapid.]
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Halloween with Snowman Paul by Yossi Lapid is the sixth book in the Snowman Paul series. This children's book is centered around the thrilling theme of Halloween. The main characters are Snowman Paul and his friend Dan. In this story, they are hosting a fun-filled Halloween party in a spooky treehouse when a daring boy comes along. As the boy attempts to reach the treehouse, he encounters strange aliens, wicked witches, scary dragons, mean ghosts, and warning signs featuring spooky rhymes. Will he overcome all these hurdles with courage and join the fabulous Halloween party for some awesome fun? How will the various creepy elements try to scare him and stop him from celebrating the party? Grab this book to know the answers and enjoy a unique story combining horror and humor with your children!

I have to say that I was truly impressed by the illustrations. In a children's book, I always notice the illustrations first, and in this case, they are vibrant, lively, and captivating. Each character is infused with emotions, making it visually appealing. I adored the artwork, and I am confident that children will love it as well. Each page is filled with illustrations and has one or a few sentences written in a rhyme format. The simple vocabulary used helps in easier understanding, and the older children will appreciate the simple yet engaging rhymes. The rhyming words also help the younger children in expanding their vocabulary skills. The book layout is neat and visually appealing. The fonts used are befitting and easy to read for the kids. Proper structuring is vital in a children’s book, and this one nails that. Kudos to the author for crafting such a fantastic story, and praise to the illustrator for bringing it to life!

There are 13 books in this series, and I am looking forward to reading the rest. I am sure kids will love the magical world of Snowman Paul and enjoy the spooky Halloween party. With witches, dragons, ghosts, and aliens, it's ideal for a Halloween story night. It is also a perfect bedtime story. Additionally, teachers can use this book to introduce kids to the Halloween festival and ease their spooky fears. Kids can re-enact the various characters and have their own creepy Halloween party.

I highly recommend this book for toddlers and preschoolers. As I didn't find any errors, I believe that this book is professionally edited. I love everything in this book and I have no complaints. I am confident it will be cherished and loved by kids. So, I happily rate it 5 out of 5 stars.

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This is definitely a winner storybook that my grandchildren will enjoy. They love Halloween! I am adding this book to my bookshelves based on your highly supportive review. Thank you.
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My children definitely enjoy holiday books and it sounds like this is a great Halloween one. It is creative to have a book series that centers around a snowman with books that don't take place during the winter. Thanks for your insightful review!
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I love that it combines a fun, spooky Halloween theme with engaging rhymes and vibrant illustrations. It sounds perfect for young readers. Thanks for highlighting how well it's put together!
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Gerry Steen wrote: 25 Mar 2025, 12:02 This is definitely a winner storybook that my grandchildren will enjoy. They love Halloween! I am adding this book to my bookshelves based on your highly supportive review. Thank you.
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Julie Basil wrote: 25 Mar 2025, 12:58 My children definitely enjoy holiday books and it sounds like this is a great Halloween one. It is creative to have a book series that centers around a snowman with books that don't take place during the winter. Thanks for your insightful review!
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Anu Anand wrote: 25 Mar 2025, 23:05 I love that it combines a fun, spooky Halloween theme with engaging rhymes and vibrant illustrations. It sounds perfect for young readers. Thanks for highlighting how well it's put together!
Thanks a lot!
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What a wonderful concept, an entire series for kids with the one central character building familiarity. I've never considered that Halloween might be a confusing time for some kids, so this book will no doubt be of great use.
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I don’t really enjoy children’s books. The illustrations and short rhymes are very intriguing and seem to be enjoyable for kids. I am totally in favor of anything that will encourage them to read. Thanks!
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Awww this sound like an adorable creepy book! I love children's books that introduce them to unusual themes and encourage their creativity and imagination. This book is thus a must read! Thanks for the beautiful review.
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Snowmen and Halloween seems like two different things, but this children's book manages to combine them and make a vibrant story!
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Stephen Christopher 1 wrote: 26 Mar 2025, 21:36 What a wonderful concept, an entire series for kids with the one central character building familiarity. I've never considered that Halloween might be a confusing time for some kids, so this book will no doubt be of great use.
Yess!
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Amy Luman wrote: 28 Mar 2025, 08:23 I don’t really enjoy children’s books. The illustrations and short rhymes are very intriguing and seem to be enjoyable for kids. I am totally in favor of anything that will encourage them to read. Thanks!
Yess.. Kids will enjoy this book!
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RJ Reviews wrote: 28 Mar 2025, 21:46 Awww this sound like an adorable creepy book! I love children's books that introduce them to unusual themes and encourage their creativity and imagination. This book is thus a must read! Thanks for the beautiful review.
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Chi Chiu Michael Mak wrote: 28 Mar 2025, 23:11 Snowmen and Halloween seems like two different things, but this children's book manages to combine them and make a vibrant story!
Thanks for reading my review!
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