Celebrate Halloween with Pumpkins, Costumes, and Candy: With Pumpkins, Costumes, and Candy (Holidays Around the World)

by Deborah Heiligman (Author)

Celebrate Halloween with Pumpkins, Costumes, and Candy: With Pumpkins, Costumes, and Candy (Holidays Around the World)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Vivid images and lively, inviting text illuminate the spookiest night of the year. This book spirits readers on a tour of Halloween celebrations around the globe as it explores the rich history of this holiday and the origins of its folklore, food, games, costumes, and traditions. Full color.
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School Library Journal

K-Gr 3. While Halloween is a favorite holiday for many children, it can also bring fear and confusion. This warm, informational book, perfect for sharing aloud or enjoying individually, will clear up the mystery and calm any fears. Children will recognize familiar customs, such as carving pumpkins, dressing up, and hanging decorations, explained in simple, yet satisfying, text. The holiday is made accessible and inviting through the use of inclusive phrases such as, "We knock on doors. We say, 'Trick or treat!'" Nervous readers will take comfort in the book's recurring theme: Halloween is a time for fun. Lovely, well-captioned color photographs feature children around the world joyfully taking part in festivities; readers will certainly see themselves reflected in the illustrations. A basic background on the origin of Halloween covers the evolution of trick-or-treating and the legend of the jack-o'-lantern. Back matter includes activity ideas, recommendations for further reading, and information on The Day of the Dead. A wonderful introduction to contemporary customs. - Amanda Moss, Maywood Elementary School, Monona, WI

Copyright 2007 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Review quotes

"The main text is succinct and appropriate for reading aloud....Decorating the pages are numerous crisp, full-color photos depicting celebrations....An attractive, informative title that will be welcomed in any library." —Booklist (Review of Celebrate Hanukkah)

"These books are such an easy way to show your child the different cultures and celebrations around the world. Heiligman does a great job of bringing otherwise complex subjects to life for children." —Jellymom Book Reviews
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781426301209
Lexile Measure
780
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Publication date
August 20, 2007
Series
Holidays Around the World
BISAC categories
JNF026030 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Halloween
Library of Congress categories
Halloween
Holidays

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