The Night When Pumpkins Glow--Halloween History Adventure

ebook Boo & Cozy: Cute and Spooky Halloween Tales

By K.R. Avika

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Step into a moonlit pumpkin patch where history comes alive. In "The Night When Pumpkins Glow — Halloween History Adventure", Pumpkin Pete discovers a mysterious time machine and whooshes back 2,000 years to Samhain, the roots of Halloween. Guided by the gentle spirit Wisp, Pete learns why people wore disguises, carved glowing lanterns, gathered by bonfires, and honored the end of harvest. Returning home, he shares the wonder, weaving past and present into one cozy celebration kids will love.
Perfect for ages 3–6, this gentle, educational adventure blends a soft-spooky vibe with rich, cinematic scenes, clear storytelling, and age-appropriate history. Ideal for bedtime read-alouds, classroom circles, and curious little historians.
Highlights readers will love:

  • A friendly hero's journey through Samhain's origins and traditions.
  • Warm themes of curiosity, gratitude, remembrance, and community.
  • Vivid, immersive visuals with a studio-quality, game-inspired look.
  • Kid-friendly facts woven into a safe, wonder-filled narrative.
  • Beyond the Story — Extra Story Content: Discover seamless, story-aligned Supplemental Playful Pages that extend language, laughter, and learning:

  • Rhyme Time Fun with simple, catchy verses for early rhythm and phonemic awareness.
  • "Did You Know?" fun facts linking harvest traditions and lantern lore to real-world history.
  • Silly jokes crafted for preschool giggles and confidence-building read-alouds.
  • Tongue twisters that encourage articulation, pacing, and playful speech.
  • "Would You Rather" questions to boost imagination, choice-making, and conversation.
  • If time travel, sweet adventures and warm Halloween cheer are a hit, this book will brighten storytime and inspire smiles season after season.

    The Night When Pumpkins Glow--Halloween History Adventure