October Thirty-One is a story about Halloween. The book explores the historical tradition of honoring spirits during a sacred season. Children will learn the history of All Hallows' Eve. They will discover how the Eve created the modern-day version of a kid-favorite, autumn celebration.

October Thirty-One is the second title of the Celebrate the HoliDates(R) children's book series. The books are fun and information-packed stories told from a child's point of view. Each title in the collection is colorfully illustrated. Readers engage with playful text and vibrant pictures. A fun and simple word-search question sets the book in motion. It's a quest to find the message within the story. The search starts with the direction: Keep reading to find out! As the book ends, the sought-after message rewards the word-seeking reader.

With lots of descriptions and bright pictures, October Thirty-One paints a portrait of the season. Children will recognize the rituals of Halloween. They

will learn the ways some customs are connected to a time gone by. A recipe for a classic Hallowe'en treat is a highlight of the book-shared from the Celebrate the HoliDates(R) kitchen. Classrooms and families can make the special treat, connecting the past to the present, recreating a tradition connected to history.

Each Celebrate the HoliDates(R) book explores traditional holidays throughout the year, orienting young readers to the calendar in general, the seasons, and holidays with specific dates.