Who has more fun at Halloween than the kids? Maybe the dog! At least that's the idea behind the book, "Hallo-Wiener".
Oscar is a dachshund who's constantly being teased by all the other dogs because he looks like a hot dog. Every day as he goes off to school his mom stands in the front yard and calls him "Little Wiener Schnitzel." which of course doesn't help the teasing.
Oscar is looking forward to Halloween. He can't wait to get home and work on his Trick or Treat costume. Oscar wants to be scary but when he arrives home, he finds his mother has already bought him a costume. Much to his dismay he finds she has chosen a hot dog bun, complete with mustard and ketchup. Oscar hates it, but rather than hurt his mother's feelings, he puts it on.
The other dogs in the neighborhood laugh themselves silly over poor Oscar. Even worse though, is when they all go trick or treating. The costume slows Oscar down so much that by the time he gets to the houses all the treats are gone! This is a terrible Halloween for him.
The dogs are miles ahead of Oscar, going through the old graveyard, when all of the sudden, they see a horrible monster. The dogs run landing into a pond, but Oscar stands his ground, chasing the monster and saving the other dogs!
Dav Pilkey, who wrote this book, is better known for his "Captain Underpants" series. He started writing and illustrating as a child, and has continued his entire life.
Hallo-Wiener is written for the younger set, Kindergarten to maybe second grade, but as far as Halloween stories go, it's a good one not only for children, but for dog lovers as well.
Happy Halloween Everyone! And to the dogs out there, Happy Hallo Wiener!! Woof Woof!
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