Tell me a scary story carl reiner books

Despite its subtitle, this may indeed be too scary for some of its intended audience, though some children just love to be frightened. Carl reiner is an american actor, film director, producer, writer and comedian. He has won nine emmy awards and one grammy award during this career. Exaggerated angles, dramatic dark colors, and distorted facial closeups both induce and display fear, and the reiner lookalike narrator seen in the frame story is at least as disturbing as the officially scary neighbor. Tell me a scary story but not too scary carl reiner, author, james bennett, illustrator, illus. A book and cd combination, tell me a scary story is a nottooscary story to kick off a halloween party, an october birthday party, or a class writing project during the scary season. If it gets too scary for you, just say stop reading and i will, because i love you very much, croons the grandfatherly avatar of carl reiner as he. A boy sees his neighbor drop a marble that turns out to be an. Byron preiss book 9780316002608 by reiner, carl and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Kids love scary stories, and this tale surely wont disappoint with odd beams of light coming from nowhere, oodles of goopy goo, memorable characters, and mysteries for kids to solve, if they dare. The book jacket makes a big deal about the author reading the story. Kids love scary stories, and this tale surely wont disappoint with odd beams of light coming from nowhere, oodles of goopy goo, memorable characters, and mysteries for. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities.

Carl reiner, author, james bennett, illustrator, illus. Parents and children can read along together as they listen to spooky sound effects and carl reiner s hilarious performance of tell me a scary story on the accompanying cd. It is not a rounded story in any way and it has elements that remind you of the monster at the end of this book. Carl reiner wrote and narrates this spooky halloween tale that will delight kids of all ages. Oct 29, 2008 a book and cd combination, tell me a scary story is a nottoo scary story to kick off a halloween party, an october birthday party, or a class writing project during the scary season. A boy sees his neighbor drop a marble that turns out to be an eyeball, and the boy cant help but find out more, leading him to a scary, yet silly adventure at the. Carl reiner page on teachingbooks view the page share. The narrator snuggles up with his granddaughter to tell her all about mr. But not too scary byron preiss book by carl reiner 1nov2007 paperback unknown binding january 1, 1600 4. This is the 1st printing of the stated first edition. Tell me another scary story by carl reiner abebooks.

Sep 01, 2007 he also made comedy history as the cocreator of the 2,000 yearold man and has directed many hit feature films including oh, god. In 2007, comedian, writer, actor, producer carl reiner published tell me a scary story. Carl reiner, performs a sweet, wry, and whimsical collection of 25 multidimensional short stories 5 out of 5 stars another delightful visit from mr. Gordons bloodcurdling boo is so scary, he makes the teacher faint when he says her name. Here at last is the sequel, complete with a readalong cd filled with even more of the scary stuff children loveodd beams of light coming from nowhere, oodles of goopy goo, memorable characters, and mysteries for kids to solveif they dare. Tell me a scary story by carl reiner books for kids. As the story becomes spookier reiner pauses to ask shall we turn the page or is it too scary. The illustrations bobble on the line of bizarre, which is fitting, but leave me undecided on whether i care for them or not. But not too scary hc with cd, dove, 2009 brings a new not too scary story to elementary readers. A fun, spooky story for beginning readers, or for parents to share with their young ones during october. This time the kid gets to be the real hero of the tale with a happynot scary ending.

New york times best seller tell me a scary story was a hit when it appeared in 2003, with over 70,000 copies sold in various formats. Browse books by carl reiner tell me a scary story but not too scary. Reiner weaves fun rhymes and silly story lines in the whimsical, nonsensical vein of dr. Neewollah was moving boxes into his house, a large. A hamilton king awardwinning artist from the society of. You would think that a sewn, hardback copy would hold up better. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles.

The incomparable carl reiners first childrens book tell me a scary story, was a hit when it appeared in 2003. The background music, along with the spooky illustrations and reiner s dramatic voice intensifies the story but the interruptions used to check in with the reader allows the level of scariness to be kept at a minimum. Now, hollywood legend carl reiner returns to his comedic roots with tell me a silly story. James bennett here at last is the sequel to tell me a scary story, complete with a readalong cd filled with even more of the scary stuff children loveodd beams of light coming from nowhere, oodles of goopy goo. The background music, along with the spooky illustrations and reiners dramatic voice intensifies the story but the interruptions used to check in with the reader allows the level of scariness to be kept at a minimum. Sep 27, 2009 gordons bloodcurdling boo is so scary, he makes the teacher faint when he says her name. Carl reiner books list of books by author carl reiner.

He also made comedy history as the cocreator of the 2,000 yearold man and has directed many hit feature films including oh, god. The books illustrator depicts the narrator to look just like. Seuss in this story which will make children everywhere giggle with delight. T he story opens on a child and a dog at bedtime an adult the author plans to tell a story, but offers repeatedly to stop at any time if it gets too scary now thats a dare if i ever heard one. His new york times best seller tell me a scary story was a hit when it appeared in 2003, with over 70000 copies sold in. Carl reiner has 42 books on goodreads with 6354 ratings. Everyone loves scary stories and awardwinning comedy writerdirector carl reiner invites readers to huddle close as he tells a young boys tale of the. Parents and children can read along together as they listen to spooky sound effects and carl reiner s hilarious performance of tell me a scary story. His new york times bestseller tell me a scary story was a hit when it appeared in 2003, with over 70,000 copies sold in various formats. About this title everyone loves scary stories and awardwinning comedy writerdirector carl reiner invites readers to huddle close as he tells a young boys tale of the mysterious house next door. Something with red beams of light shooting from its eyes was coming down the basement stairs.

But not too scary book only by carl reiner hardcover. Tell me another scary story will be his second book written just for kids. Tell me another scary story audiobook by carl reiner. Reiner lives with his wife in beverly hills, california. Carl reiner s latest scary story, tell me another scary story. Carl reiner should be very upset with the poor quailty construction of an otherwise great story. It felt like a book they cranked out banking on the original fans to grab up and buy. More adept scary story lovers will probably find that a bit annoying. Following his talk, reiner signed his recently published book just desserts as well as his childrens book tell me a scary story, but not too scary.

The second one, tell me another scary story, was a let down in comparison. Everyone loves scary stories and awardwinning comedy writerdirector carl reiner invites readers to huddle close as he tells a young boys tale of the, isbn 9780316833295 buy the tell me a scary story. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sep 01, 2007 as the story becomes spookier and spookier, reiner pauses to ask shall we turn the page or is it too scary. The audio was amazing and the illustrations were great. James bennett is the illustrator of the new york times bestselling halloween by jerry seinfeld. The cd is an added bonus that makes it more fun for kids. Tell me a scary story by carl reiner fantastic fiction. The incomparable carl reiner s first childrens book tell me a scary story, was a hit when it appeared in 2003.

Kids love scary stories, particularly grossout ones, and tell me anothe. New york times bestseller tell me a scary story was a hit when it appeared in 2003, with over 70,000 copies sold in various formats. It is not too scary but i think the story could be developed further. Tell me a scary story by carl reiner, james bennett illustrator carl reiner wrote and narrates this spooky halloween tale that will delight kids of all ages. James bennetts illustrations are done in suitably spooky cartoon style, and the audio version is read by veteran actor carl reiner. Tell me a scary story but not too scary carl reiner. Listening to reiner narrate tell me a scary story reminds me of a grandfathertype figure telling the story. Still, its a fun tale, especially when read by carl reiner. As the story becomes spookier and spookier, reiner pauses to ask shall we turn the page or is it too scary. Byron preiss book by reiner, carl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Everyone loves scary stories and awardwinning comedy writerdirector carl. Everyone loves scary stories and awardwinning comedy writerdirector carl reiner invites readers to huddle close as he tells a young boys tale of the mysterious house next door.

Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. James bennett a little boy has an adventure in the scary basement of his mysterious new neighbor, mr. I actually wish there was an audio version without the parts asking if it was too scary to continue and a description of the frightening masks as the narrators performance is quite entertaining and id like to listen to it separately from the book. Reiner does a great job reading as you would expect but he also ad libs from the text. Tell me another scary story but not too scary carl reiner. Carl begins the story when he was a boy and a new neighbor moved in, mr. See all books authored by carl reiner, including tell me a scary story. His new york times best seller tell me a scary story was a hit when it appeared in 2003, with over 70,000 copies sold in various formats. Sadly, the libraries do not own either of those two whimsical volumes.