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Scritch! Scratch! - by  Teri Sloat (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

Scritch! Scratch! - by Teri Sloat (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • Scritch!
  • 4-8 Years
  • 11.25" x 8.81" Hardcover
  • 40 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Holidays & Celebrations

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Book Synopsis



Scritch! Scratch! What was that? This Halloween, give readers a "safe scare" with a rhyming picture book about a group of kids outrunning a witch's itchy spell, perfect for little ones looking for a dose of extra-eerie fun!

Scritch! Scratch!
What was that?
The witch!
She's in the pumpkin patch!

In the sky, through the pumpkin patch, between the trees...the kids in this story have to be crafty if they want to avoid the witch and her spell! But she is determined to keep them on their toes with a few tricks up her sleeve...

Delightfully eccentric illustrations and silly-scary rhymes make for a fresh take on the traditional Halloween story in this picture book from Teri Sloat.



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★ "Halloween perfection for kids who want a good scare...and the relief that comes from knowing that everything is all right." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "Featuring a tense build and sharp-contrast visuals, the creators' ominous storytelling is a certain route toward getting one's fright on." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A frighteningly fun rhyming tale that is perfect for ­Halloween story times." --School Library Journal



About the Author



Teri Sloat grew up in the Willamette Valley and eventually moved to rural Alaska to teach elementary school in a small Yup'ik village at the mouth of the Yukon River. She has been publishing books for children since 1989. Among Teri's many honors are an ABA Pick of the List, a New York Times Best Picture Book, and a Notable Science Trade Book. Teri travels extensively to schools and conferences across the country and her books, including Pablo In the Snow, From One to One Hundred, I'm a Duck!, Patty's Pumpkin Patch, This is the House that Was Tidy and Neat, and the Farmer Brown series, are beloved by kids, teachers, and librarians. She lives with her husband on a small farm in Sebastopol, California.

Zuzana Zupová comes from a tiny village in the Czech Republic where she lives with her dog, Rituska. She currently works in the animation industry, and enjoys using traditional ink and watercolor as a change from her digital animation work. SCRITCH! SCRATCH! is her U.S. debut.

Dimensions (Overall): 11.25 Inches (H) x 8.81 Inches (W) x .38 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 40
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Holidays & Celebrations
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Theme: Halloween
Format: Hardcover
Author: Teri Sloat
Language: English
Street Date: July 28, 2026
TCIN: 1008549053
UPC: 9798217031146
Item Number (DPCI): 247-46-0245
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.38 inches length x 8.81 inches width x 11.25 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.25 pounds
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Q: What type of illustrations can readers expect?

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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

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  • A: The main theme revolves around Halloween and the adventures of kids evading a witch's spell.

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Q: How many pages does the book contain?

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  • A: The book contains a total of 40 pages filled with engaging illustrations and rhymes.

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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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  • A: The book is authored by Teri Sloat, a well-known children's book writer.

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