What Is Halloween? (Lift-the-Flap Story)

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Summary: Halloween Fun For the Very Young
Review: This bright, fun-filled picture book is the perfect introduction to Halloween customs for little ones, ages 2-5. It is printed on sturdy tagboard-like stock, so though not an indestructable board book, it is still very durable. It features a girl mouse named Little Mouse who is learning all about the festivities of Halloween from her parents. Through the use of clever lift-up flaps we see before and after pictures of the carving of a jack-o-lantern. We look inside a closet and a trunk to find Halloween costumes. We knock on the neighbor's door and it is opened by a friendly lady mouse with candies. We even get to go through the door of the bakery downtown and are treated to a nice cookie. The grocerman mouse opens his door to give us a bright shiny apple. Best of all, when we open Little Mouse's own front door there is a surprise trick from Mama Mouse. The drawings and text are very simple but are filled with curiosity and wonderment and the excitement of a first-time Halloween experience as seen through the eyes of a little one. I highly, highly recommend sharing this book with your child before the big day arrives to help dispell any confusing scary parts of the holiday and to encourage anticipation and lots of fun.