Books like Oliver and Amanda's Halloween by Jean Van Leeuwen
In this friendly children’s tale, Oliver and Amanda Pig get ready for Halloween by picking out costumes and creating a festive pumpkin lantern. They then venture out to collect treats from their neighbors, enjoying the excitement and tradition of the holiday together.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jean Van Leeuwen
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