Tacky and the Haunted Igloo

Reviewed by: Sheila Dube - Springvale Public Library, Springvale, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: September 15, 2015

Review

The comical and beloved Tacky is back to save the day, or the night, of the Halloween party. As the other penguins had planned in their staff meeting, while Tacky sampled the Swedish fish, batcicles and awful waffles pronouncing them "beak-smacking good", they each pick a costume based on what they are scared of. The evening of the party finds everyone having a good time and Tacky late as usual. When a group of ghosts come to the door and are revealed to be the hunters from the first Tacky book, Tacky appears dressed as the big hunter which scares the hunters away, again! Munsinger's signature penguin expressions, costumes and details around the igloo will have readers laughing. The illustrations work with the text for great comic timing. Fans of Tacky will love this holiday themed icy land adventure. Those familiar with the first Tacky book will enjoy the connection of the hunters and the rhyme they sing. Halloween collections need a little Tacky!

Overall Book Score: good