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The Truth About Bats
Do you think bats are scary? Do they all drink blood and attack people? Are they as "blind as a bat"? The answers may be surprising! We chatted with Kim Williams at the Organization for Bat Conservation about bats and she shared some fascinating information about the true nature of bats, the importance of creating bat houses and how you can make your own bat house!!

175 Easy-To-Do Halloween Crafts
by Sharon Dunn Umnik


Easy-to-follow directions and color photos show young craft makers how to create frightfully funny decorations, pumpkins, gifts, masks, costumes, and so much more. All of the crafts are made of recyclable materials and everyday items found around the house.

Transparent Ghost

Kathy's book Crafts for Halloween is packed full of great Halloween crafts. Using just clear plastic wrap, plastic drinking straw, and black yarn, you can make some really inexpensive and fun crafts.  Her Transparent Ghost is especially fun for the kids and will really put your house or classroom in the holiday spirit.

Fall & Halloween Decoration
Soft Sculpture Pumpkin
excerted from"Crafts for All Seasons"
by Kathy Ross
make a lovely pumpkin from old panty hose
This is a lovely pumpkin craft comes from Kathy Ross' book, "Crafts for all Seasons" that you can make out of old pantyhose and some fiberfill.
You can make it as a nice fall craft or you can modify it for Halloween by adding a face.

Meet the author
Willie Ripple
"Halloween School Parties: What Do I Do?"
Interview & FREE Ghost Magnet craft
Willie Ripple the author of Valentine School Parties and an active school class mother has written another terrific book- Halloween School Parties. This book is not just for schools and day cares but it's also perfect for family parties. Willie's book includes all kinds of ideas and recipes for Halloween treats, instructions and pictures for great crafts and games. Her book can easily be used as an activity book for a party or just to make a Halloween craft or play a game.