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A Dark, Dark Tale

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This is an enduring childhood classic and a great choice for children with autism. The book is like a gothic Russian nesting doll, opening on a dark moor and slowly zooming in to a creepy house, exploring it almost cautiously, until arriving at a mysterious wooden box in a dark and dusty cupboard. Delivery with Standard Australia Post usually happens within 2-10 business days from time of dispatch. Please be aware that the delivery time frame may vary according to the area of delivery and due to various reasons, the delivery may take longer than the original estimated timeframe. The words 'dark dark' are repeated throughout the story as all of the items are described like this. Some children may enjoy this repetition. Whats interesting or unusual about this story is that there are no people mentioned in it.This adds to the eeriness of it. The book's illustrations are well drawn but again quite eerie using dark muted tones. I think these may not appeal to younger children who may find them a bit drab and unappealing. For both children, I hover on all the fabulous prepositions as the book follows the cat "behind" the door and "up" the stairs and "in" the box. The twist at the end (there's an adorable mouse in the box) always makes my boys erupt into fits of giggles. With all the repetition of words and structure, gorgeous atmospheric illustrations, and just the right amount of new vocabulary, "A Dark, Dark Tale" is a Halloween home run.

I read this story every year to my students. I tell them this was the book that made me love reading. In first grade, we are all struggling to read because we are still learning. Even my highest readers are still learning. This sparks a year long discussion of our favorite books. They read books and say "O, this is my new favorite book". Please be aware that the delivery time frame may vary according to the area of delivery - the approximate delivery time is usually between 1-2 business days.This is a tale which begins out on a 'dark dark moor' and follows a sequence moving from the moor, to a wood, to a house, to a door, to the inside of the house etc. The story leads us through the house to a box within which lies a surprise for the reader. The surprise is not all that exciting and doesn't really relate to the rest of the story. The story ends once the box is opened and we see what is inside. Filled with great noises and ways to get little hearts pitter-patting, this book is an impressive read aloud. Vere paces the book just like a traditional campfire tale, it��s the build up that makes the entire thing work along with the fact that this monster is headed for you! Vere’s silly artwork provides a lightening effect that will get kids giggling despite the tension of the story. There are also softening hints throughout like the teddy bear, the bicycle with a bell, and even the pink toenails that make this monster more friendly than frightening. Well, this book is a particularly simple book, and a part of me feels that it may be aimed at really young children, and is probably one of those books that is meant to be read aloud, and quite possibly in a mysterious and creepy voice as well. Yeah, this book does happen to have atmosphere, and in some way I do get the feeling that it is supposed to be creepy, especially with the surprise at the end.

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