Two Too Many: A Hallowe'en Tale

by Nora S. Unwin

This is a story about two little black kittens were abandoned in the woods because they were "Two Too Many". The kittens think that their names are "Two" and "Too Many". They get befriended by a black house cat who's owner is a witch making strange preparations for Halloween. What a wild night it will be for two kittens.

Genres: Halloween, Witches

54 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1962

Reviews

[Abigail]

First published in 1962, this vintage early-reader follows the story of two black kittens, abandoned because they were "two too many," who find their way to a witch's forest cottage on Halloween night. Styling themselves "Two" and "Too Many," the kittens find a mentor, of sorts, in Blackington, the witch's cat, and inadvertently become involved in the witch's annual Halloween ride, helping her to win the Grand Race over the moon...

Although I imagine that, had I encountered Nora S. Unwin's Two Too Many as a young girl, I would have been completely charmed, I confess that I wasn't all that wowed, as an adult reader, by its narrative. Perhaps I've just reached the saturation point, with my "witchy-witches" project (I hope not, as I've still got quite a few titles to go!), but my reaction to the story itself was mostly one of indifference: I found it engaging enough, but nothing extraordinary. Fortunately, the artwork - done in black and white, with vivid yellow accents - is really quite charming, greatly adding to the appeal of this one!

[Marybeth]

My family's very favorite Halloween book, ever!

[Laura Kathryn]

A childhood favorite of mine. A must for cat lovers.

[Jennifer]

I liked this little witch story. Our copy desperately needs to be weeded, though! #TheMoreIKnow

[Kelly]

I'm always here for nostalgic picture books. This was a cute, kitten-filled romp with amazing illustrations.

[Lynn Gregg]

My favorite Halloween tale since childhood, it's as enchanting as today as it was then.

[Terry McClain]

I read this over and over as a kid. I still have my copy. Very sweet story, whether you are a cat person or not.