"Ugga bugga baby
smells like garbage in the sun,
smother her with kisses
on her ugga bugga tum.
My ugga bugga baby
is as perfect as can be,
together we're the picture
of a perfect family."
Thinking ahead to October and Halloween, looking for a new book to add to your collection? You might want to consider Mother Boo. A touch of spooky and poetry that makes Halloween a part of every day of the year, this collection of verse welcomes readers to Spookytown and voices poems that are sweet and wide-ranging.
Mother Boo is the ghostly figure who watches over all those living in Spookytown, taking care of them always and even saving them when the event warrants such action. She will be there whenever someone cries "Boo-hoo!", and on the many other occasions when her help is needed ... happy or sad. A poem about flying witches explains that it is their cat's tails that carry the magic that makes the flying happen. There is also a countdown to Halloween, a description of the variety in moons from month to month throughout the year, a werewolf dance that may seem quite spooky until Mama returns with a warm hug.
The poetry is presented in many styles which is worthy of respect from all who share this book. The digital art was created with colored pencils and Photoshop, and matches the fall setting in orange, black, green, gold and white. It's great fun at Halloween; but suits the interest of many at any time of the year.
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