Thank you for the ARC. This was a cute interactive book about a cranky dog and a cat trying to get him into the Halloween spirit. The illustrations were great.

This book is marketed for ages 2-6 but it really only seems appropriate/like it would be engaging for 2-3 year olds. The book’s not funny…and the activities the kids are expected to do on each page aren’t really that interesting. Pick the biggest treat bag but no chocolate (bc it’s not good for dogs?). What preschooler can do that? And what 6 year old even cares? It just seemed a little all over the place regarding who it’s trying to market itself toward. Cute idea but maybe better executed with pop ups or moving parts. Would give it a little extra ‘something’ to grab the imagination!

This is such a cute book for kids. My four year old loves how the Cocoa books are interactive. She really enjoyed helping Cocoa have a great Halloween.

My 7 year old enjoyed this book and found it funny. We both liked this interactive and cute story. The book consists of very colorful images that adds to getting the reader's attention. Perfect read for Fall and Halloween time! Definitely a treat!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read in exchange for an honest review.

This is a fun little book! There are some interactive elements that toddlers will love! I hope it gets published in board book format. My 18 month old niece would LOVE it!

Thank you to Netgalley for this e-copy of Cocoa’s Cranky Halloween by Thomas Nelson in exchange for a honest review. This is a cute, educational story about Cocoa the cranky dog who doesn’t like Halloween . Can his friends change his mind in this funny book with educational questions . Perfect for preschoolers.

COCOA’S CRANKY HALLOWEEN by Thomas Nelson is a children’s interactive book focusing on French bulldog Cocoa, and their adventures in searching for the perfect Halloween costume.

Cocoa is ‘cranky’ ; a young bulldog who struggles with Halloween. They cannot eat chocolate; they are unable to find the perfect costume; and the interactive book allows the child to participate in Cocoa’s search for the ideal costume.

COCOA’S CRANKY HALLOWEEN is a fun, interactive and cute story line for ages 2-6. The images are colorful; the text and instructions require an adult or older child to play along.



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Young readers try to help Cranky Cocoa enjoy Halloween! I love the illustrations and the interactive stories of the Cocoa books! This will be a delight for little people who find it hard to sit still for a story.

Cocoa's Cranky Halloween is about a dog who is, obviously, cranky and a cat who tries to get them in the Halloween spirit. The book includes a lot of engagement points (turning the book, counting items, etc.) that are suitable for young kiddos. The illustrations are colorful and funny. This would be a great spooky season book for younger kids.

Thanks to Tommy Nelson and NetGalley for an eARC of this book for an honest review.

My 4 year old daughter LOVED this book! We loved how interactive it was and it made her bedtime story time a blast.