Tell me a scary story carl reiner books

He also made comedy history as the cocreator of the 2,000 yearold man and has directed many hit feature films including oh, god. Kids love scary stories, particularly grossout ones, and tell me anothe. It felt like a book they cranked out banking on the original fans to grab up and buy. 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. You would think that a sewn, hardback copy would hold up better. 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 books list of books by author carl reiner. Tell me a scary story by carl reiner book cover, description, publication history. Carl reiner has 42 books on goodreads with 6354 ratings. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities. 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.

Reiner does a great job reading as you would expect but he also ad libs from the text. James bennett a little boy has an adventure in the scary basement of his mysterious new neighbor, mr. More adept scary story lovers will probably find that a bit annoying. 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. 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.

Tell me another scary story will be his second book written just for kids. Then carl asks the little girl if the story is too scary. The cd is an added bonus that makes it more fun for kids. Reiner lives with his wife in beverly hills, california. 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. A boy sees his neighbor drop a marble that turns out to be an. A fun, spooky story for beginning readers, or for parents to share with their young ones during october.

The second one, tell me another scary story, was a let down in comparison. Reiner recalls a strange neighbor from his own childhood, named john neewollah, with a crooked, mysterious smile. Tell me a scary story by carl reiner fantastic fiction. This time the kid gets to be the real hero of the tale with a happynot scary ending. Tell me a scary story by carl reiner, james bennett illustrator. Carl reiner, author, james bennett, illustrator, illus. Carl reiner s latest scary story, tell me another scary story. It was not near as fun nor did the story make much sense.

But not too scary book only by carl reiner hardcover. 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. 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. 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. Carl reiner should be very upset with the poor quailty construction of an otherwise great story. The illustrations bobble on the line of bizarre, which is fitting, but leave me undecided on whether i care for them or not. Tell me another scary story audiobook by carl reiner. 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. Full of fun rhymes and silly story lines, it will make children everywhere giggle with delight. Sep 27, 2009 gordons bloodcurdling boo is so scary, he makes the teacher faint when he says her name. Byron preiss book by reiner, carl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

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. 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. Carl reiner wrote and narrates this spooky halloween tale that will delight kids of all ages. The book jacket makes a big deal about the author reading the story. James bennett is the illustrator of the new york times bestselling halloween by jerry seinfeld. The narrator snuggles up with his granddaughter to tell her all about mr.

Teachingbooks tell me a scary storybut not too scary. 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. Listening to reiner narrate tell me a scary story reminds me of a grandfathertype figure telling the story. Sep 01, 2007 as the story becomes spookier and spookier, reiner pauses to ask shall we turn the page or is it too scary. Carl begins the story when he was a boy and a new neighbor moved in, mr. 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. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. 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. But not too scary byron preiss book by carl reiner 1nov2007 paperback unknown binding january 1, 1600 4.

During the early years of television comedy from 1950 to 1957, he cowrote and acted on caesars hour and your show of shows, starring sid caesar. Browse books by carl reiner tell me a scary story but not too scary. Neewollah was moving boxes into his house, a large. Tell me another scary story by carl reiner abebooks. Tell me a scary story but not too scary carl reiner. 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. The audio was amazing and the illustrations were great. In 2007, comedian, writer, actor, producer carl reiner published tell me a scary story. But not too scary hc with cd, dove, 2009 brings a new not too scary story to elementary readers.

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, 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. Tell me another scary story but not too scary carl reiner. 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. Everyone loves scary stories and awardwinning comedy writerdirector carl reiner invites readers to huddle close as he tells a young boys tale of the. 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. 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. Gordons bloodcurdling boo is so scary, he makes the teacher faint when he says her name. Sadly, the libraries do not own either of those two whimsical volumes. Still, its a fun tale, especially when read by carl reiner. 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 but not too scary carl reiner, author, james bennett, illustrator, illus.

Byron preiss book 9780316002608 by reiner, carl and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. As the story becomes spookier reiner pauses to ask shall we turn the page or is it too scary. Now, hollywood legend carl reiner returns to his comedic roots with tell me a silly story. Carl reiner is an american actor, film director, producer, writer and comedian. 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. James bennetts illustrations are done in suitably spooky cartoon style, and the audio version is read by veteran actor carl reiner. 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. As the story becomes spookier and spookier, reiner pauses to ask shall we turn the page or is it too scary. This is the 1st printing of the stated first edition. A hamilton king awardwinning artist from the society of.

Tell me a scary story by carl reiner books for kids. 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. Reiner weaves fun rhymes and silly story lines in the whimsical, nonsensical vein of dr. It is not too scary but i think the story could be developed further.

Everyone loves scary stories and awardwinning comedy writerdirector carl. Carl reiner page on teachingbooks view the page share. 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. See all books authored by carl reiner, including tell me a scary story. The incomparable carl reiners first childrens book tell me a scary story, was a hit when it appeared in 2003. Something with red beams of light shooting from its eyes was coming down the basement stairs. Carl reiner, performs a sweet, wry, and whimsical collection of 25 multidimensional short stories 5 out of 5 stars another delightful visit from mr. Seuss in this story which will make children everywhere giggle with delight. The books illustrator depicts the narrator to look just like.