It's Not About You Mr Pumpkin - A Love Letter About the True Meaning of Halloween

Soraya Diase Coffelt

Summary

Don’t be afraid of delving into the roots of Halloween with a tale of how carving pumpkins, spooky symbols, and trick-or-treating came to be. 
 
It’s Not About You, Mr. Pumpkin is a unique tool for parents, grandparents, and teachers to share both the historical and religious background of the holiday with young readers. The fun and colorful illustrations give children the opportunity to see styles of the past as they learn the origins and true story behind this holiday. 
 
“Has the ability to draw in the curious mind of a child . . . A great kid friendly way to answer some of the questions your child may have about the holiday.” —You Are More 
 
“This illustrated children’s book serves to teach children, with their young and highly imaginative minds the background of Halloween and where it originated. . . . It also encourages the intended readers to put their feet in the shoes of the people of olden times and to feel how they felt.” —Rainbow of Books 
 
“This book is an inspirational or a love letter about the true meaning of Halloween. In this book a child writes a letter to Mr. Pumpkin and shares about the true origins of Halloween that others often miss or maybe don’t even know about.” —Courageous Christian Father

Available since: 09/08/2015.

Print length: 32 pages.

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