"A top-notch hair-raiser that will do for any old night of the year, but will really spike a Halloween story hour". - Bulletien of the Center for Children's Books. "A Delightfully alarming story poem about a dark and windy night when a boy and his sister are sent on an errand must pass a certain tree that moans and reaches out its arms, freezing their hearts with fear. Strong, exciting illustrations make it all real. The poem would be especially good read aloud." -The New Yorker "A splendid selection for Halloween story-telling-or anytime a shivery story is in order." -Booklist