| Description |
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm. |
| Series |
Celebrating holidays |
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Celebrating holidays.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index. |
| Summary |
"Legends of ghosts, goblins, and ghouls fill the air, and excited trick-or-treaters scurry from house to house hoping to fill their bags with sweet goodies. Halloween is among America's most treasured childhood holidays. This book traces the origins of Halloween and explains the old and new traditions associated with October 31. Additional features to aid comprehension include crafts/activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Trick or treat! -- A scary night -- Roman festivals -- All Hallow's Eve -- Costumes, mischief, apples, and fun -- Begging for treats -- The Jack-o'-lantern -- The Day of the Dead -- Poetry corner. |
| Subject |
Halloween -- Juvenile literature.
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Holidays -- Juvenile literature.
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| Genre/Form |
Informational works.
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| Added Author |
Weidner, Teri, illustrator.
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| Added Title |
Halloween |
| ISBN |
1503853845 |
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9781503853843 |
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