Books like Popcorn by Frank Asch
Sam's Halloween party is a celebration of the holiday, but there's a problem: the enormous amount of popcorn is overwhelming the space and inviting a whole family of owls. It's up to Sam, his friends, and the reader to find a solution for this hilarious conundrum in this reissue of a beloved children's classic by celebrated author and illustrator Frank Asch.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Frank Asch
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