tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31309181552521721402024-03-18T20:02:52.275-07:00What Helen's ReadingSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691684350360442014noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130918155252172140.post-27742025907853167332011-10-12T16:47:00.001-07:002011-10-12T17:01:26.347-07:00A Toddler's Guide to HalloweenOn the one hand, Halloween is an easy concept for a toddler: look cute and get free stuff, like candy. On the other hand, it's not as easy as it first appears. What's the jack-o-lantern for? How do we choose a costume? And is it really scary? The following three books help to introduce Halloween to little ones.<div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSS1aRbjnfZ2xYq2i4Vf-bL3CuqVnBH0gpeetPFAPjwNVMPZ-YPoP3rXvDFMGqXgsgrtNdK9N6GTo8qzsDP5_b9VQTviRK7gAVkgIu1z8tahTtihSM6I8MjX5t8NcKtoRZgycX3stQTaE/s1600/clifford%2527s+halloween.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSS1aRbjnfZ2xYq2i4Vf-bL3CuqVnBH0gpeetPFAPjwNVMPZ-YPoP3rXvDFMGqXgsgrtNdK9N6GTo8qzsDP5_b9VQTviRK7gAVkgIu1z8tahTtihSM6I8MjX5t8NcKtoRZgycX3stQTaE/s200/clifford%2527s+halloween.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662754133317851938" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px; " /></a><div><br /></div><div><div>Clifford learns the first rule about costume selection: it has to be comfortable! Once Emily Elizabeth decides that a piece of tissue wrapped around young Clifford to make him a ghost is the best costume for the little red puppy, they are ready to trick-or-treat in style. Clifford learns that candy apples can be tricky, and Emily Elizabeth realizes ghost stories aren't real - especially when Clifford's around!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJoMxtVpuu_wNQHMOfccRrRBN8RJ40G31EgQTtqArs29jLva-6PIEjpAshxSnJBVOqCqAlbYps9jvg0gTPH4MeYMNI84-zVidok2gQC8-IBFiuUcsRLe_d3pqjqJl2yQMZYV5Rk6zUmQc/s200/biscuit%2527s+halloween.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662754592176579506" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 188px; " /><div><br /></div></div><div><div>Biscuit does it all in this Halloween primer: he picks pumpkins, plays in the gourd basket, picks a costume and gets fun treats from the grandparents. Helen loves opening the flaps as we follow his adventures.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFDdzZDm7MwXbxmhoDGhlF-RYAEAH8NVfa2EePVK1Or_mO4Q0CY0pK4ilpraVpgdH1xoyYwWywreFCrVjBBOAjMLCBBnC985jvUgmJ4ah1ZO2zjV1P-TeWgIVbwIjC8QLIZGbJjpKmtY8/s200/bb+trick+or+treat.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662754746213440770" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 195px; height: 200px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div>This is a slightly more in-depth selection that gets down to the nitty gritty on what this trick-or-treating stuff is all about. Sister and Brother Bear go out trick-or-treating for the first time. (This is clearly not something we'll let Helen do for a while, but these lessons are still good to know even if you're with ole Mom and Dad.) Sister and Brother learn that looks can be deceiving - even on Halloween! - stay in your own neighborhood when you trick-or-treat, and always let Mom check out the candy before you eat it. Rules to live by!</div></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691684350360442014noreply@blogger.com1