Jack Prelutsky is such a phenomenal children’s poet; I find it hard to believe that he has been banned.   This book and its sequel the Headless Horseman Rides Again have both been banned.  Why?  Because they are scary.  And because a while ago a 7-year-old in Ohio had an upset stomach after reading these scary tales (I wish I were making that up).  I loved this book.  It is along the lines of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, but in poetry form.  It does not need to be banned, and I hope all Jack Prelutsky poetry books stay in children’s departments for years to come.