Halloween has come a long way from the ancient Samhain festival, but the roots still remain. Learn a little bit about Halloween traditions and where costumes, jack-o-lanterns, trick or treating, and scary stories originated. These colorful tales add fun and suspense to any read-a-loud without being too scary. Kind of like that moment of panic when you think you lost your favorite chapstick only to discover it was in your other pocket, and then you find a dollar bill you forgot about. Kids will love listening and you'll love reading them. Be sure to linger an extra few seconds on the suspenseful pages!