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40 pp.
| Whitman |
September, 2007 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8075-3133-4$15.95
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Paige Billin-Frye.
This book provides a well-researched and accessible history of Halloween customs and celebrations, from the ancient Romans and Celts to the modern day. Halloween-themed jokes and riddles are interspersed throughout, and a chapter on party tips and ideas adds to the fun. A list of safety rules is appended.