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writeramyshannon's review
4.0
Another great children's story
Fegan takes readers on another journey, and this time it's the Hotel of Ho. It is a wondrous story, and very magical. Some parts seem a little creepy but it's entertaining and humorous. The story is told in rhyme and the characters bring it to life, as Mr. Noo tries to keep you going to door 32. A wonderful story, as are all of Fegan's stories. A bit of wit, humor, and even intrigue.
Fegan takes readers on another journey, and this time it's the Hotel of Ho. It is a wondrous story, and very magical. Some parts seem a little creepy but it's entertaining and humorous. The story is told in rhyme and the characters bring it to life, as Mr. Noo tries to keep you going to door 32. A wonderful story, as are all of Fegan's stories. A bit of wit, humor, and even intrigue.
beautifullybookishbethany's review
5.0
Very cute!
Don't Ever Look Behind Door 32 is a children's picture book with counting and a fun take on creepy creatures. A boy and a girl are staying at the Hotel Hoo where the proprietor tells them that they can explore everywhere except for behind Door 32. Of course, they proceed to look behind every door (counting) where they find lots of mythical creatures. Ghosts, vampire mermaids (this one made me laugh!),evil fairies, trolls, zombies, and on it goes, all leading to the expected pinnacle of creepiness behind Door 32. Of course, the end of the book humorously subverts expectations when we finally get to look behind the forbidden door and find only a cozy bedroom where the hotel proprietor lives.
I am always a fan of books that offer a light-hearted take on things that have the potential to be scary, so I really enjoyed this one. The real test though is that my (nearly) 4-year-old son is now OBSESSED with this book! He absolutely loves it. In fact, my poor husband had to read it twice in a row last night. Mwahaha! Really though, I think it's a great pick for kids age 3-6 or so.
I was sent a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Don't Ever Look Behind Door 32 is a children's picture book with counting and a fun take on creepy creatures. A boy and a girl are staying at the Hotel Hoo where the proprietor tells them that they can explore everywhere except for behind Door 32. Of course, they proceed to look behind every door (counting) where they find lots of mythical creatures. Ghosts, vampire mermaids (this one made me laugh!),evil fairies, trolls, zombies, and on it goes, all leading to the expected pinnacle of creepiness behind Door 32. Of course, the end of the book humorously subverts expectations when we finally get to look behind the forbidden door and find only a cozy bedroom where the hotel proprietor lives.
I am always a fan of books that offer a light-hearted take on things that have the potential to be scary, so I really enjoyed this one. The real test though is that my (nearly) 4-year-old son is now OBSESSED with this book! He absolutely loves it. In fact, my poor husband had to read it twice in a row last night. Mwahaha! Really though, I think it's a great pick for kids age 3-6 or so.
I was sent a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
amaysnreadstasha's review
4.0
Review original posted on Amaysn Reads
Don't Ever Look Behind Door 32 by B.C.R. Fegan Illustrated by Lenny Wen is about a (presumably) brother and sister who are staying in the Hotel Hoo under the supervision of Mr. Noo (adorable right). They wander through the hotel with the only instruction to not look behind door 32. As the two children look in each room they encounter vampire mermaids, trolls, and other mythical and magical creatures. But what could possibly be behind door 32?
This book goes over numbers 1-32 in a fun and inventive way. It's written in a rhyming style (think Dr. Seuss) where you have to catch the rhythm for the book to really flow. I really enjoyed the art style of the illustrations. I found the big eyes of the main boy and girl adorable, and the mysterious Mr. Nicholas Noo has a friendly but sinister appearance about him. I asked Mays, my 9 year old, what he thought of the book and he said that it was funny and cute. So there's that too. This would be an excellent book to read aloud with your child or for you to take turns reading sentences for early readers. I can see this definitely being a bed time favorite. I think this book can be used not only to go over numbers but also to lay the foundation for boundaries and following directions.
There weren't many cons about the book. One is I think the number 32 is kind of arbitrary and the ending (from an adult's standpoint) was kind of dumb, but I see it's merits. Nothing that would take away the enjoyment of the book from the children's enjoyment.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this book to parents looking for a unique picture book that has the same nostalgic feel as the picture books from their youth. This is also a good way to introduce young readers (ages 3-8) to numbers beyond 1-10.
Don't Ever Look Behind Door 32 by B.C.R. Fegan Illustrated by Lenny Wen is about a (presumably) brother and sister who are staying in the Hotel Hoo under the supervision of Mr. Noo (adorable right). They wander through the hotel with the only instruction to not look behind door 32. As the two children look in each room they encounter vampire mermaids, trolls, and other mythical and magical creatures. But what could possibly be behind door 32?
This book goes over numbers 1-32 in a fun and inventive way. It's written in a rhyming style (think Dr. Seuss) where you have to catch the rhythm for the book to really flow. I really enjoyed the art style of the illustrations. I found the big eyes of the main boy and girl adorable, and the mysterious Mr. Nicholas Noo has a friendly but sinister appearance about him. I asked Mays, my 9 year old, what he thought of the book and he said that it was funny and cute. So there's that too. This would be an excellent book to read aloud with your child or for you to take turns reading sentences for early readers. I can see this definitely being a bed time favorite. I think this book can be used not only to go over numbers but also to lay the foundation for boundaries and following directions.
There weren't many cons about the book. One is I think the number 32 is kind of arbitrary and the ending (from an adult's standpoint) was kind of dumb, but I see it's merits. Nothing that would take away the enjoyment of the book from the children's enjoyment.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this book to parents looking for a unique picture book that has the same nostalgic feel as the picture books from their youth. This is also a good way to introduce young readers (ages 3-8) to numbers beyond 1-10.
odbookreviews's review
5.0
In Short: A cute book with fantastic art and fun rhymes. Every page takes the child on an adventure to a different room of the magical hotel, teaching them to count from 1 to 32. In the last room they learn the central moral of the story which is simply to respect other's privacy. I recommend this book to children who are reaching that age where they don't understand privacy and for fans of movies like "Despicable Me," "Hotel Transylvania," or "Coraline."
Pros: The first thing I noticed was the art. It is beautiful! One of the most visually striking children's books I have read, ever. The story is really simple but fun. Each page takes you to a different room with magical creatures. I'm sure kids will pick favorite rooms that they would want to visit at the magical Hotel of Hoo. The Seuss-like rhymes are really fun and make this book great to read out loud. It is easy to read but there is some advanced vocabulary, great for learning new words.
Cons: I have no notable issues with this book.
I received a free copy of this book in return for my honest review.
Pros: The first thing I noticed was the art. It is beautiful! One of the most visually striking children's books I have read, ever. The story is really simple but fun. Each page takes you to a different room with magical creatures. I'm sure kids will pick favorite rooms that they would want to visit at the magical Hotel of Hoo. The Seuss-like rhymes are really fun and make this book great to read out loud. It is easy to read but there is some advanced vocabulary, great for learning new words.
Cons: I have no notable issues with this book.
I received a free copy of this book in return for my honest review.
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