{"product_id":"sophias-lantern-a-story-of-violet-fairweather-9798172531835","title":"Sophia's Lantern A Story of World Halloween Traditions: Exploring Halloween Traditions Around the World: A Story for Kids Ages 8-12\/ Dias de los muert","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA short illustrated chapter book for ages 6-12: a read-aloud for younger children, an easy independent read for ages 8-12.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Sophia lights her magic lantern, she doesn't know where it will take her next. In 7 short chapters, she travels the world to discover how children celebrate the autumn season, and the lantern glows a little differently every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFollow Sophia to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMexico, for Día de los Muertos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapan, for Obon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIreland and Scotland, for Samhain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChina, for the Hungry Ghost Festival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuatemala, for the Giant Kite Festival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Philippines, for Pangangaluluwa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermany, for the St. Martin's lantern parade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn every place she meets a local child who shows her how the tradition works and why it matters to their family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy families and classrooms love it: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters that suit bedtime reading, a first chapter book, or a classroom read-aloud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn illustration opens each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal traditions from seven countries, told through a story instead of a list of facts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gentle, curious tone: a Halloween book about wonder, not scares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for 1st to 6th grade, and for children who like stories about different cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA perfect autumn gift\u003c\/b\u003e for curious readers aged 6-12 who've outgrown picture books but aren't ready for long novels. Grab your copy, light the lantern and see where it leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Violet Fairweather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798172531835\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 58\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d","brand":"Violet Fairweather","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50847978520831,"sku":"9798172531835","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sophias-lantern-a-story-of-violet-fairweather-9798172531835","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}