This is one of those fun books to read on a windy, cold night. It reminded me a lot of [book:Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark|1325218]. The illustrations were beautiful in their own morbid way and the poems were entertaining. I particularly liked the one about The Headless Horseman, but I'm a huge fan of Sleepy Hollow, so that's why. I would recommend this book. 5 out of 5 stars. ( )

This book is a good collection of off-beat poetry.
I must say that some of the poems or stories that I remember most from my childhood involved tacky or crude subject matter.

These poems will surely be memorable if used appropriately. While this book is neither tacky or crude, the subject matter is best suited for an older age group (perhaps 3rd grade and higher). The words used are too difficult for younger children to comprehend along with the fact that some of the poems might be too scary for young children.

If you want to find a festive way to introduce poetry during the Halloween holiday, this is a great choice. ( )

Use for many elementary grade levels. Children will love to hear the scary poems and see the vivid illustrations as well. These poems may be too scary for Pre-K/Kindergarten children. Jack Prelutsky is back with another dozen frightening poems in his sequel to "Nightmares: Poems to Trouble Your Sleep." Addresses nightmares, fears, fantasy, thrills. In younger classrooms, use for read aloud. Use for discussion on nightmares, and have students draw pictures of things that scare them. In older classrooms, use for dissection and discussion of poem structure. Have students write their own scary poems and make a class poetry book. Great for use around Halloween. ( )

What a wonderful little book. The poetry is fun; illustrations are great. A great find among some second-hand books.

I certainly remember reading Struwwelpeter (Heinrich Hoffmann, 1845) as a child – gruesome cautionary tales. This book would make a lovely companion volume. In both cases, evocative drawings to accompany the terror, with just the right amount of fun to ease the mood.

I'm not sure whether I would ever have read it to my children; I think they would have had nightmares for weeks! But it would appeal to a certain sort of child. I think a school teacher might consider using it with the older primary. It would give them a good sense of well written rhyming poetry. I might put it away and save it for the grandchildren... (after all, I believe one of the joys of grandparenting is that you can give the children back if it all gets too difficult!).

This book, as well as "Nightmare: Poems to Trouble Your Sleep," by Jack Prelutsky are full of what Halloween poems should be. Scary, funny, thoughtful, and did I say scary? The artwork is striking in that it is a bit scary too. My two favorites books by Mr. Prelutsky. ( )