Spooky Celebrations Around the World

As featured in Smithsonian Magazine and Publishers Weekly

‘A great read for kids who love Halloween or spooky things in general.’ – Book Riot

‘A high-interest title … Explores a fair number of holidays that aren’t always spotlighted in children’s literature.’ – Kirkus

‘Anyone curious about the world will enjoy this book.’ – TIME for Kids

‘ A great read for kids who love Halloween or spooky things in general.’ – BookRiot

‘This book will spark curiosity about different cultures and the ways people celebrate the spooky side of life.’ – Eco Kids Magazine

‘Children will love learning and being curious about so many of these wonderful cultural traditions which this book celebrates.’ – Just Imagine

‘Bright and inviting while still being spookily appropriate.’ – Motherhood Moment

‘Sure to leave an impression … Does a lovely job at presenting how interesting and different cultures can be.’ – Bookworm for Kids

British author Matt Ralphs writes children’s nonfiction and middle-grade fiction, often with a focus on history, myths, and folklore. His previous works include Season of the Witch, Norse Myths, and Secrets of the Dead.

Ukrainian-born, Vancouver-based Illustrator Veronika Kotyk is driven by her passion for creating captivating visual narratives. She has previously won the StartAward in 2017 and a gold medal at Mom’s Choice for her work.