The Horrible Homemade Halloween Costume cover

The Horrible Homemade Halloween Costume

Author: Masters, Nancy Robinson

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.8
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 1279
Points per Word 0.000391
Page Count 28
Points per Page 0.017857

Description

Nancy's mother makes her a homemade Halloween costume, but it's so terrible that it sends the cat and the kids in Miss Parker's class howling with laughter. Nancy must deal with the embarrassment at school and find a way to salvage her costume before the big Halloween parade. The story follows her attempts to turn the costume fiasco into a fun holiday moment.

Quick Summary

Nancy's mom sews together a wild mix of stripes, feathers, and googly eyes to make her a Halloween costume, and the result is so gloriously goofy that the cat, the kids in Miss Parker's room, and even the teacher can't help but howl with laughter. What starts as a potential costume disaster turns into a neighborhood hit when the whole crowd realizes that a little imagination can outshine a polished look. The story is perfect for early readers who love a blend of spooky fun and silly humor, and it shows that you don't need a perfect costume to be memorable. Parents will appreciate that the book stays lighthearted no scary frights, just friendly Halloween chaos. If your child enjoyed the goofy charm of "The Hallo-Wiener," they'll find plenty to laugh at here, and the short, easy-to-read sentences make it a great read-alone or read-aloud for kindergartners through early third-graders.