![]() His friends get into a dangerous predicament as a huge, ominous creature rises out of the darkness and forces them to run wildly and jump into the lake for safety. The other dogs can run fast to collect their loot but poor Oscar is inhibited by his short legs and binding costume, so when he arrives at the neighbour's door for treats, they are all gone. Not wanting to hurt his mom's feelings, obedient little Oscar wears the costume causing more mockery to himself. When he arrives home his mom has taken it upon herself to get him his costume and when Oscar sees it, he is mortified! It is "a giant hotdog bun complete with mustard," and guess who is the wiener? Oh my. He knows that Hallowe'en is fast approaching and he dreams of wearing a scary, empowering costume out trick or treating with the rest of the pack. Even his mother adds to his misery by calling him her, "Vienna sausage." ![]() Because he is short and different from the other dogs in his neighbourhood he becomes the brunt of teasing and jokes. It centres around an adorable little dachshund named Oscar, named after Oscar Mayer. This book was published September 1, 1995. ![]()
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