The Scarecrow's Wedding

Reviewed by: Carla McAllister - New Gloucester Public Library, New Gloucester, Maine, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 14, 2014

Review

Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay are two scarecrows living on a farm. Harry thinks Betty is a beauty and proposes marriage. They make a list of all the things they need for the big day: rings, bells, a dress made of feathers. They set out walking around the farm to procure everything they need. When Harry ventures far afield on his own to find the flowers they want, the farmer builds a new scarecrow and he, Reginald Rake, is appropriately named as he sets out to impress Betty and win her love. Will Betty fall for his antics? The text is rhyming and is absolutely hilarious. This will make for a stupendous and amusing readaloud choice and will have the children in stitches. The illustrations are colorful, expressive and complement the text perfectly. Get this one for your shelves, public or private.

Overall Book Score: very good