Skeleton Hiccups - by Margery Cuyler

About the Book

Skeleton wakes up with the hiccups. Hic, hic, hic! His friend Ghost suggests several ways Skeleton should try to get rid of them. Finally Ghost has an idea--and he scares those hiccups right out of Skeleton. Children everywhere will delight in Skeleton's struggle against a bout of hiccups. Full color.

Book Synopsis

Skeleton has the hiccups.
hic, hic, hic
Ghost tries to help.
hic, hic, hic
But nothing works.
hic, hic, hic
Then ghost gets an idea....
hic,
hic,
hic
HOOR

Review Quotes

"Offbeat -- hic -- comedy"

-- "Publishers Weekly"

"Words and pictures come together to create an offbeat tale that will tickle the funny bones of primary grade children."

-- "Children's Literature"

About the Author

Margery Cuyler has written stories ever since she learned how to write. A children's book editor and author for more than twenty years, she now devotes most of her time to writing. Her many children's books include 100th Day Worries, illustrated by Arthur Howard, and The Biggest, Best Snowman, illustrated by Will Hillenbrand. Margery lives with her family in Princeton, New Jersey, in a house that's said to be haunted by a ghost!

S. D. Schindler is the popular and versatile illustrator of many books for children, including Ursula K. Le Guin's Catwings series; Skeleton Hiccups and Monster Mess!, both by Margery Cuyler; Big Pumpkin and the ALA Notable Children's Book Don't Fidget a Feather!, both by Erica Silverman; How Santa Got His Job by Stephen Krensky; and Johnny Appleseed by Rosemary and Stephen Vincent Benét. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His website is SDSchindlerBooks.com.