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Halloween

j745.5941 / BUL
The Halloween book.
Jane Bull. 2000.
Use the instructions in this book to throw a great Halloween party. You can make festive lights and decorations, as well as treats and refreshments for partygoers. In addition, you can use this book to learn how to make up your face so that you have creepy features like fangs, scales, and big, hairy eyebrows (yikes!).

j745.594 / PAL
Pumpkin carving.
Edward Palmer. 1995.
Carve the coolest looking pumpkins in your neighborhood by using the patterns in this book. Trace the patterns onto your pumpkins, then use the carving tools listed in the book to cut out your pumpkins. The pumpkin patterns include a boiling cauldron, a turkey, and a vampire, as well as lots of ghoulish faces. Note: You may need an adult to help you carve the pumpkins.

j745.594 / UMN
175 easy-to-do Halloween crafts.
Sharon Dunn Umnik (editor). 1995.
Inside this book you'll find 175 Halloween-related crafts that can be made from inexpensive or recycled items that can be found in your home. Craft projects in the book include masks, costumes, decorations, and cards for the holiday. The book includes step-by-step directions and photographs of completed projects.

j745.594 / SUP
Happy Halloween: things to make and do.
Robyn Supraner. 1981.
Learn how to make Halloween party invitations and decorations, as well as how to make and play Halloween games like Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin and The Witch's Cauldron. This book also provides instructions for making Halloween bags, a spooky vampire puppet, and a dancing skeleton. Most projects can be made from simple items like paper bags, paper plates, and construction paper.

Thanksgiving

j745.5941 / ROS
Crafts for Thanksgiving.
Kathy Ross. 1995.
Use this book to make all sorts of Thanksgiving decorations, including a Mayflower wall hanging, a cornucopia door hanging, and a pumpkin centerpiece.

j745.5941 / RAN
Thanksgiving fun.
Ronne Randall. 1994.
Read about the history of Thanksgiving, then learn how to make Thanksgiving greeting cards, table decorations, and delicious Thanksgiving treats, such as cranberry relish, corny cupcakes, and pumpkin pie.