Review: Entertaining AND a useful resource - highly recommended!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 11, 2012
I really liked the way this book was laid out: it was a fun read starting with the information about the author being born a Halloween baby (how cool is that: guaranteed fun on every birthday!) and then following up with stories woven in amongst the suggested Halloween activities and crafts. I liked the acknowledgement, too, that things have changed and kids going out on Halloween are maybe not quite as safe as they once were... but there's still plenty of ways to have family fun.I enjoyed the inclusion of bright pictures. This would make it fun for kids to read (actually, I can picture them referring to this for some of those classroom assignments to find out information!)A big plus with this book is the resource section at the end of the book, so you can find free pumpkin carving patterns/templates and videos, free printable online certificates, recipes, trivia questions and more. That's smart, because e-books are changing - buyers look for those little 'extras', and providing extra training and resources means that everything is together in one book, but extending BEYOND the book.Other things I liked:## The safety considerations: good suggestion about Kids being "Keepers of the Flame" as well as care of pets. Ditto for the intelligent suggestions about 'trick or treat'.## The suggestions for house parties and block parties, and how to balance time, talent and resources - plus the Top 10 Party Theme events!## Time Management Tips! This might sound dry in a Halloween book, but wait... this is actually no small thing. A bit of planning and careful use of time means everyone has more fun.## Love the Halloween fun games, too. Think I'll try that tombstone dance! Good idea to include adult games.Great book, terrific value. Add it to your Halloween collection. (Actually, it may be the only one you need!)