Sunday, September 28, 2025

Halloween by Nancy Dickmann and Laura Borio - OPTIONAL

Halloween (Celebrations & Festivals) by Nancy Dickmann, illustrated by Laura Borio.  PICTURE BOOK. Words and Pictures (Quarto), 2025. $15. 9781836001263

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL

APPEALS TO: SOME

Join Luna as she shows us how she, her family, and her friends celebrate Halloween.

Instead of including the WHYs of Halloween in the narrative, the origins are only included in the back matter this time. I found that to be disappointing.  For sure, if someone has never celebrated Halloween, they will have activities and costume ideas and recipes for a great Halloween.  I was just disappointed that the author didn’t weave in some back story or other cultural references into her narrative.

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS

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