Would You Rather? Halloween

In a rib-tickling romp for young readers, David dresses the popular party game “Would you rather?” in Halloween garb. Each spread poses a rhyming dilemma, inviting kids to consider whether they’d rather be yeti or witch, or have hairy feet or bony legs, among other, frequently monstrous pairings. “Would you rather have your bathtub filled with sticky slime? OR Would you rather bathe in stinky swamps with mud and grime?” O’Neill’s thickly outlined art ramps up the energy with playfully busy scenes, rendered in bright candy hues, that highlight comically googly eyed characters. Tips for caregivers, as well as instructions and prompts, ensure that the fun will go on after the trick-or-treat bounty has been consumed. Ages 2–4. (Aug.)