The Hallo-wiener

Brief Description: Originally published: [New York]: Blue Sky Press, 1995. Brief Description: All the other dogs make fun of Oscar the dachshund until one Halloween when, dressed as a hot dog, Oscar bravely rescues the others. Biographical Note: Dav Pilkey has written and illustrated numerous popular, award-winning books for children, including the Captain Underpants and Dumb Bunnies series; DOG BREATH, winner of the California Young Reader Medal; and THE PAPERBOY, a Caldecott Honor Book. He lives with his wife in the Pacific Northwest. Visit him online at www.pilkey.com. Marc Notes: Originally published: [New York]: Blue Sky Press, 1995.; All the other dogs make fun of Oscar the dachshund until one Halloween when, dressed as a hot dog, Oscar bravely rescues the others. Publisher Marketing: Oscar is short, like all dachshunds, and other dogs make fun of him. On Halloween he takes more ridicule than ever in his hot-dog costume, but one brave act makes him a hero. A School Library Journal Best of the Best of 1995. Full color. Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 09/27/1999 pg. 50 (EAN 9780439079464, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 673 (EAN 9780439079464, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 972 (EAN 9780439079464, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1472 (EAN 9780439079464, Paperback)

Booklist 09/15/1995 pg. 172 (EAN 9780590417037, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 673 (EAN 9780590417037, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 972 (EAN 9780590417037, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1472 (EAN 9780590417037, Hardcover)

SLJ's Best Books 12/01/1995 pg. 22 (EAN 9780590417037, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1997 pg. 78 (EAN 9780590417037, Hardcover)

Kirkus Review - Children 08/01/1995 pg. 1116 (EAN 9780590417037, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

School Library Journal 10/01/1995 pg. 113 (EAN 9780590417037, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1995 pg. 41 (EAN 9780590417037, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Pilkey, Dav DAV PILKEY is the creator of many acclaimed children's books, including Dogzilla, Kat Kong, god bless the gargoyles, and the bestselling Captain Underpants series. His picture book The Paperboy received a Caldecott Honor. He lives in the Pacific Northwest. www.pilkey.com