Description
Grizelda is a witch who hates rude children banging on her door on Halloween, so she hatches a plan to use magic to destroy Halloween. First, she explodes all the pumpkins, but the kids think it is a prank. Next, Grizelda shatters the lights, but the kids use flashlights. Finally, she casts a spell, making all their candy disgusting. Still, her plan fails when the children become fascinated that she is a real witch. One brave girl even tells her that Grizelda has given them the best Halloween ever. This changes Grizelda, and she chooses to do good magic. All the children’s costumes become real for the night: superheroes can fly and cowgirls ride real horses. Best of all, Grizelda becomes a witch who loves Halloween.
Grizelda the Green Hates Halloween is a fun read that celebrates the upcoming holiday. A.A. Livingston’s use of rhythm and rhyme makes the text delightfully trip off the tongue. At the same time, this story provides a subtle reminder about the power of attitude to change whether something is seen as good or bad.
