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Witches, Pumpkins, and Grinning Ghosts - Annotated by Edna Barth (Paperback)

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  • Here are the stories behind all the familiar and not-so-familiar symbols of Halloween.
  • 10-12 Years
  • 10.0" x 6.9" Paperback
  • 96 Pages
  • Juvenile Nonfiction, Holidays & Celebrations

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Here are the stories behind all the familiar and not-so-familiar symbols of Halloween. Each of our holidays has its own familiar traditions: Trick-or-treating on Halloween, eating turkey on Thanksgiving, waiting for Santa Claus on Christmas, exchanging cards on Valentine's Day. But where do these customs come from, when did they begin, and why do we continue to observe them? In the engaging blend of careful research and lively prose that has earned her books a lasting place on the holiday bookshelf, Edna Barth explores the multicultural origins and evolution of the familiar and not-so-familiar symbols and legends associated with our favorite holidays. Full of fascinating historical details and little-known stories, these books are both informative and engaging. Festively illustrated by Ursula Arndt, they are now available again in hardcover as well as paperback editions, featuring new, eye-catching jacket designs, and fun holiday activities inside the paperback covers. Each book includes an annotated list of holiday stories and poems and an index.



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Here are the stories behind all the familiar and not-so-familiar symbols of Halloween. Each of our holidays has its own familiar traditions: Trick-or-treating on Halloween, eating turkey on Thanksgiving, waiting for Santa Claus on Christmas, exchanging cards on Valentine's Day. But where do these customs come from, when did they begin, and why do we continue to observe them? In the engaging blend of careful research and lively prose that has earned her books a lasting place on the holiday bookshelf, Edna Barth explores the multicultural origins and evolution of the familiar and not-so-familiar symbols and legends associated with our favorite holidays. Full of fascinating historical details and little-known stories, these books are both informative and engaging. Festively illustrated by Ursula Arndt, they are now available again in hardcover as well as paperback editions, featuring new, eye-catching jacket designs, and fun holiday activities inside the paperback covers. Each book includes an annotated list of holiday stories and poems and an index.



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"The text is well-written and concise, and deals with the history." School Library Journal --


Dimensions (Overall): 10.0 Inches (H) x 6.9 Inches (W) x .21 Inches (D)
Weight: .47 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10-12 Years
Number of Pages: 96
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Holidays & Celebrations
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Theme: Halloween
Format: Paperback
Author: Edna Barth
Language: English
Street Date: August 1, 2000
TCIN: 78609621
UPC: 9780618067824
Item Number (DPCI): 247-02-3114
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.21 inches length x 6.9 inches width x 10 inches height
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