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10 TRICK-OR-TREATERS​
​Author: Janet Schulman​
​Illustrator: Linda Davick

Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Random House (USA)​
First published in: 2005
Format: Picturebook 

Is the mathematical focus explicit in the story? Yes
Is this story part of a mathematics story series? Yes (Holiday Counting Books) 

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Synopsis by the author/publisher
Little do these ten trick-or-treaters know that they are the ones who will be frightened on Halloween night when a toad hops near, a skeleton tries to join their dance party, and a monster asks to share their candy. This not-too-scary Halloween counting book features the bright, bold artwork of Linda Davick and the comforting, lively rhythms of Janet Schulman's story, making it the perfect gift for young trick-or-treaters everywhere!

“10 trick-or-treaters - on a dark and spooky night - out to get some candy - or give someone a fright.”

Recommended age range: 
4 years old + 

Relevant mathematics topics: 
Counting forwards to and backwards from 10/20

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