But during their Halloween outing, the cubs discover that appearances can be deceiving.

    The author demonstrates the techniques involved in using more than thirty different materials ranging from papier-mache to breakaway glass.While the use of some materials-plaster and polyester resins, for example-is covered to some extent in other publications, information on the selection and use of rubber materials (latex, neoprene, silicone, and the urethanes) and the procedure for making breakaway windows and bottles is available only in The Prop Builder's Molding & Casting Handbook.Written in an easy, conversational style, the book will be useful to anyone involved with theater properties, puppetry, and costuming (as professionals or amateurs). It will also serve admirably the needs of students taking classes in those subjects.Completing the book is a special section on designing and building a vacuum forming machine suitable for use in constructing theater props. More than 450 photographs illustrate the step-by-step procedures explained throughout the entire text.

    A retelling of Washington Irving's classic tale about the superstitious schoolmaster, in love with a wealthy farmer's daughter who has a terrifying encounter with a headless horseman.

    He's so ornery, in fact, that he won't stay in his coffin but comes home to haunt his widow. How she ultimately gets Aaron back into his grave makes for a funny rather tahn scary story that will delight children. Full color.

    Lazy Trinka would rather sleep than help, so Plinka decides to use some magic on her sister to make her change her mind.

    You'll find plans for nine unforgettable parties appropriate for toddlers through teens, including: * Inspiration and Instructions for Unusual Costumes * Ghoulish Games * Devilishly Clever Decorations * Diabolically Delicious Recipes * A Pumpkin-Patch Worth of Jack-O'-Lanterns Turn your home into a happy haunting ground with The Penny Whistle™ Halloween Book.

    The author presents her own poetry on witches, ghosts, magic, and other aspects of Halloween.

    Frank Rodgers offers an amusing way to cope with fears, as Robert learns how to use his big imagination to make things on the dreaded ghost train carnival ride appear just a little less scary.