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) childrens book series. The books are fun and information-packed stories told from a childs 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. Its 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 Halloween 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.