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Our Halloween

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Our Halloween weaves an intricate web of mysteries and surprises. Once again, the authors Derek R. King and Julie L. Kusma give your family a book that teaches and inspires imagination.

Every page offers beautifully designed illustrations accompanied by a story, poem, or the history behind the object portrayed. Also included in this book are excerpts from various prior publications, as well as original shorts stories from both authors.


You’ll be excited by the colors, photos, and puzzles from the first page to the last. Monsters find their way into your line of sight throughout the book. But, don’t worry, there’s a story behind each one.


You and your family will find yourself reading and re-reading this Samhain treasure.

My Review:

Mary Schmidt

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for kids

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024

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This is a fun yet scary book centered around Halloween. Included are illustrations, photographs, and puzzles with many different Halloween activities. Historical references are included. The one that touched me most was the child crying in the house when no children were home. Furthermore, the adult was on the phone at the time, and that woman also heard the cries.

BooKu: Halloween Haiku

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It’s the time of year. Spooky voices must be heard. Magic is in the air. The Mistress of Halloween, gathers her subjects together in preparation for the one night when skeletons, goblins and ghosts, come to life. She sets free her rats, snakes and bats and fills the trees with the body parts of those who shall remain nameless… The chains rattle, the ravens cry amidst the eerie glow of candle light to spook those seeking treats on Halloween night. Ah yes, the things that go bump in the night cast their spells well enough when the time is right but what are they really thinking? Eaves drop on the conversations, thoughts and rants of the gruesome gang during the harmless light of day. Don’t be afraid to laugh… their ghoul in life, is to entertain you! Presented in living color, BooKu is the spirit of trick or treat, told in the format of Haiku poetry. Designed to hauntingly remind the grown up, little beggars of yesteryear, of the fun behind Halloween. Come on and enjoy a few snickers and get enough to share!

My Review:

Mary Schmidt

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful autumn notes Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2024

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This is a book focusing on autumn and Halloween. The words are evocative to match each graphic used in each poem. I’ve not cared about Halloween and kids trick or treating since October 1990, and my little boy dying. Despite that, I read this book simply because I knew the author would have a positive spin, and she does.