Books like Halloween by Gail Gibbons

Name: Halloween
Author: Gail Gibbons

This book offers a clear, age‑appropriate explanation of how Halloween developed over time and the customs that accompany the holiday. Readers learn about the history behind the celebration and the various practices that make Halloween a special seasonal event.

First publish date: 1984

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Gail Gibbons

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