Illustrator Joyce Judd (l) and writer Ellytnne Brice Davis signed their Halloween book at Fenwick Street Used Books in Leonardftown.
Leonardtown, MD — Three St. Mary’s County residents have collaborated on a book that would be a perfect gift for children during the Halloween season. The book called “Halloween Fright on a Chesapeake Night”: tells the story of three black cats who live on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and relates their trick or treating adventures.
The book is a collaboration of writer Ellynne Brice Davis, illustrator Joyce Judd and editor Myra Raspa. All are retired St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ teachers.
“Halloween Fright on a Chesapeake Night” came out just before Halloween two years ago. This year you have plenty of opportunities to purchase the book. For instance Brice-Davis and Judd were at Fenwick Street Used Books in Leonardtown on Oct. 2 to sign their book. They will be at other venues throughout the month.
Judd’s illustrations, Davis’ age appropriate text and Raspa’s tight editing blend to make this book a delight for children. This writer especially liked one of the opening panels showing the cats playing along the shoreline.
In another, during their trick or treating escapades, they encounter a bat which flies out the door and startles them.
The book also includes a back-page song with the same name as the book title which is expected to be played in the key of e (eeek!) minor.
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