Prolific picture-book author and artist Gail Gibbons turns to the subject of Halloween in this non-fiction title for younger children, explaining the historical origins of the holiday, and describing many of the customs that accompany it. From dressing up in costumes to carving jack-o-lanterns, trick-or-treating to holiday parties, there are many things that Halloween is...

Despite her astonishing output - the rear dust-jacket flap of my copy lists forty-two other titles she has created for Holiday House - Halloween Is... is only the second book from Gibbons that I have read, following upon her Tell Me, Tree: All About Trees for Kids. I found it to be a simple and engaging introduction to its eponymous subject, and I enjoyed the cute watercolor illustrations that accompanied the text. Recommended to picture-book readers looking for a non-fiction Halloween title that discusses the customs and origins of the holiday. ( )

This book is about Halloween, and the many traditions that people do in order to celebrate the holiday. It opens the readers eyes to another side of halloween, not just the candy.

This colorful picture book serves as a clear introduction to Halloween and its traditions. When does it happen? Why did it start? What's a jack-o-lantern? What do we dress in costumes? What are the fun parts about Halloween? The text is light and easy for younger children and the watercolor pictures are bright and cheerful - a perfect way to balance any of the scariness of the holiday with fun and good information.

This would be a good book to read around Halloween because most students participate in halloween activities!

Great book to read in October. I would not have to read the book to the class. I could simply have the book on the shelf for the class to choose to read.