I had completely forgotten about this book. I saw it on the bookstore shelf and instantly remembered having read it as a kid. It was a delight to be able to buy a copy for my nephews. I hope they enjoy it as much as I did! ( )

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This was my favorite book when I was a child. I'm pretty sure my parents got sick of reading it to me. I died laughing when the parents came home every time. Who am I kidding? I still die laughing!!! SPOILER ALERT: They bring home popcorn...hahahahaha!!! ( )

"Frank Asch, [the author and illustrator] published his first children's book in 1968 and since then has written in almost every category of children's literature. . ." Source: The book's inside back cover. This story of excess shows that there can be too much of a good thing. Sam is left home while his mother and father go to a Halloween party. He decides to call his friends for his own party and they all bring guess what--popcorn. The result is a lesson for all.

On Halloween night, Sam invites all of his friends to his house for a costume party. As his guests arrive, each one brings the same treat—popcorn! They make it all, and soon the house is overflowing with popcorn. What will Sam and his friends do with so much of this tasty treat?