Jungle Halloween

Author/Illustrator: Maryann Cocca- Leffler

About the Author:

Maryann Cocca-Leffler grew up in Everette, Massachusetts. She is one of five children, three brothers and one sister. She is the second oldest in her family. She is the author and illustrator of many children's books.  

http://www.maryanncoccaleffler.com/Maryann_Cocca-Leffler_Author_Illustrator/Home.html

Genre: Holidays
Grade Level: K-2

Synopsis:
Jungle Halloween is about how the animals in the jungle celebrate Halloween.  The animals get ready to put on their costumes and go to the jungle party.  They eat food and listen to music. Then at the end of the night all of the animals are tired and worn out from the partying.  They then get ready for bed and to say goodnight to the jungle.

Pre Reading Activity:

Before reading talk to the students about Halloween and find out how many of the kids celebrate Halloween.  The kids should have an understanding of the holiday before they read about it.

Post Reading Activity:

After reading have the kids write a story about their own Halloween celebration.  Then have them illustrate their stories. Once they are all finished they can present them to the class.

Reflection:

I liked this book because it explains how one group celebrates a specific holiday. When the children talk about their own celebration of Halloween they will realize that even though a lot of people celebrate this holiday everyone celebrates in their  own way.