October Thirty-One: 10/31 (Celebrate the Holidates(r))

October Thirty-One is a story about Halloween. The book explores the historical tradition of honoring spirits during a sacred season. Children will learn the history of All Hallows' Eve. They will discover how the Eve created the modern-day version of a kid-favorite, autumn celebration.October Thirty-One is the second title of the Celebrate the HoliDates(R) children's book series. The books are fun and information-packed stories told from a child's point of view. Each title in the collection is colorfully illustrated. Readers engage with playful text and vibrant pictures. A fun and simple word-search question sets the book in motion. It's a quest to find the message within the story. The search starts with the direction: Keep reading to find out! As the book ends, the sought-after message rewards the word-seeking reader.With lots of descriptions and bright pictures, October Thirty-One paints a portrait of the season. Children will recognize the rituals of Halloween. Theywill learn the ways some customs are connected to a time gone by. A recipe for a classic Hallowe'en treat is a highlight of the book-shared from the Celebrate the HoliDates(R) kitchen. Classrooms and families can make the special treat, connecting the past to the present, recreating a tradition connected to history.Each Celebrate the HoliDates(R) book explores traditional holidays throughout the year, orienting young readers to the calendar in general, the seasons, and holidays with specific dates. Read more