Hello, Halloween!

Journey around the globe to discover how different cultures celebrate Halloween! 

The time around the end of October to early November can mean many things to a child. For some, it is a chance to remember and reconnect with loved ones who have died. For others, it is a chance to be whatever their wildest imaginations can think up, or be a true representation of themselves, at least for one night. In this vibrantly illustrated book for children ages 6 to 9, Hello, Halloween! gives kids the opportunity to see Halloween from a variety of cultural perspectives and learn how other cultures have an influence on American Halloween traditions. 

In this enchanting book, children investigate the meaning of Halloween around the world, including:

• Samhain celebrations in Ireland and Scotland
• Ognissanti in Italy
• Barriletes Gigantes in Guatemala
• The Qingming festival in China
• Dia de Los Muertos in Mexico
• The Halloween Train in Japan
• Guy Fawkes Day in England
• Matinstag in Germany
• And more!

Hello, Halloween! creates an amazing opportunity for children around the world to connect through a beloved holiday while learning about each other’s traditions and customs. Through beautiful and diverse illustrations, it’s easy to see the influence of celebrations/cultural moments from other countries on American Halloween!