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Sophia's Lantern A Story of World Halloween Traditions: Exploring Halloween Traditions Around the World: A Story for Kids Ages 8-12/ Dias de los muert
Paperback
Series: Sophia's World Traditions
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Sep 7 2026
Pages: 58
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A short illustrated chapter book for ages 6-12: a read-aloud for younger children, an easy independent read for ages 8-12.
When Sophia lights her magic lantern, she doesn't know where it will take her next. In 7 short chapters, she travels the world to discover how children celebrate the autumn season, and the lantern glows a little differently every time.
Follow Sophia to:
- Mexico, for DÃa de los Muertos
- Japan, for Obon
- Ireland and Scotland, for Samhain
- China, for the Hungry Ghost Festival
- Guatemala, for the Giant Kite Festival
- The Philippines, for Pangangaluluwa
- Germany, for the St. Martin's lantern parade
In every place she meets a local child who shows her how the tradition works and why it matters to their family.
Why families and classrooms love it:
- Short chapters that suit bedtime reading, a first chapter book, or a classroom read-aloud
- An illustration opens each chapter
- Real traditions from seven countries, told through a story instead of a list of facts
- A gentle, curious tone: a Halloween book about wonder, not scares
- Good for 1st to 6th grade, and for children who like stories about different cultures
A perfect autumn gift for curious readers aged 6-12 who've outgrown picture books but aren't ready for long novels. Grab your copy, light the lantern and see where it leads.
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