Getting Ready for Halloween by Vera Ahiyya and Debby Rahmalia - OPTIONAL

Getting Ready for Halloween by Vera Ahiyya, illustrated by Debby Rahmalia. PICTURE BOOK. Random House, 2025. $11. 9798217026111 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL 

APPEALS TO: SOME 

Michael is excited for the Halloween parade at school that day. When it comes time to don his costume, a piece is missing. Oh No, what should he do? 

I find the whole Getting Ready series to be underwhelming. I can it being used as a way to prepare the kids for what might happen in their classroom on Halloween, but wouldn’t you just talk about what your actual class is doing - why do you need a book about it? 

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS