Samhain
A Story About Halloween

Story & Pictures by Jacqueline Cooper

Long ago, people gathered around bonfires, carved turnips, counted crows and left food outside on the night of Samhain. As families travelled to new lands, these old customs changed and became part of the Halloween traditions celebrated today.

Samhain: A Story About Halloween introduces young readers to the history of October 31st through traditional customs, seasonal celebrations and the journey from Samhain to modern Halloween.

Part of the Changing Traditions series, this nonfiction picture book explores how familiar celebrations began and how their stories continue to be remembered each year.

📘 Series: Changing Traditions
📖 Language: English
🎨 Illustration: Hand-drawn pen-and-ink artwork with muted watercolour and mixed-media colour
🏷️ Age Range: 4–8 years

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