The Halloween Book of Facts and Fun

by Wendie C. Old, Paige Billin-Frye (Illustrator)

Every October 31, children--and even some adults--dress up in costumes. Some go door-to-door looking for a treat, some carve faces into pumpkins, and others tell scary stories about Dracula and Frankenstein. But where do these traditions come from?

Genres: Halloween, Childrens

40 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Kai Charles(Fiction State Of Mind) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really fun illustrated book explaining the true origins behind the holiday. Also nice to remember that so many cultures had the strength to keep to their traditions that newer faiths couldn't drown them out, instead they spontaneously developed their own holidays around them. Know your history!

[Janet Squires · Rating 4 out of 5]

This enjoyable and informative book includes Halloween history, traditions, party ideas and safety tips. There is a chapter on El Dia de los Muertos and another on the Irish folktale "The Tale of Jack-o-lantern." The bibliography lists related books and Internet sites. Riddles are sprinkled throughout the colorful illustrations.

[Deatrice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is full of great Halloween ideas as well as explanations behind our traditions today.

[Tai · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute book for kids with interesting facts regarding the holiday.