{"product_id":"samhain-jacqueline-cooper-9781997874553","title":"Samhain: A Story About Halloween","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do people carve pumpkins, dress in costumes, and go trick-or-treating on Halloween?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe answer begins long before Halloween...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSamhain \u003cem\u003e(pronounced SAH-win)\u003c\/em\u003e marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. For generations, people gathered around bonfires, shared feasts, played games, and followed traditions that blended seasonal celebrations with folklore and superstition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover how these customs changed and traveled across time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside this book, young readers will explore: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Origins of Samhain: \u003c\/em\u003e How an ancient seasonal festival marked the turning of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFortunes, Feasts, and Folklore: \u003c\/em\u003e Learn about divination games, sharing foods, carved lanterns, and traditions believed to bring good luck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom Samhain to Halloween\u003c\/em\u003e: Discover how old customs evolved into jack-o'-lanterns, costumes, and trick-or-treating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with history, folklore, and seasonal traditions, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSamhain: A Story About Halloween\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces children to the fascinating story behind one of the world's most popular celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is perfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents and grandparents looking for unique holiday storybooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers and homeschoolers seeking engaging history and cultural studies supplemental reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurious kids ages 4-8 who love holidays, folklore, and discovering how traditions began.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Changing Traditions series explores the history, folklore, and evolving customs behind holidays and celebrations, inviting young readers to discover how traditions change over time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jacqueline Cooper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1997874555\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781997874553\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little Goodbyes Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.78lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d","brand":"Jacqueline Cooper","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48874735436031,"sku":"9781997874553","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/samhain-jacqueline-cooper-9781997874553","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}