Kids BooksNo. 9306 · The 2026 edition
Harriet's Halloween Candy
Follow Harriet on a spooky adventure where her candy haul takes an unexpected turn.
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In this entertaining story, young Harriet discovers that her Halloween candy stash might be more than just sweets. Join her as she unravels a mysterious twist that adds a touch of magic to her trick-or-treating night.
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A Wikipedia article covering Harriet's Halloween Candy, a 1982 children's picture book written and illustrated by Nancy L. Carlson and published by Carolrhoda Books. The short entry provides the book's publication details, a one-line plot summary, and notes on its reception, including a Broadway adaptation and use in schools for teaching number sorting.
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Harriet's Halloween Candy 1982
Children's picture book written and illustrated by Nancy L. Carlson and published by Carolrhoda Books; part of the Harriet series; 32 pages; adapted into a Broadway play and used in schools to teach number sorting.
Facts from the original
- Harriet's Halloween Candy is a 1982 children's picture book written and illustrated by Nancy L. Carlson.
- It was published by Carolrhoda Books.
- The book is part of the Harriet series.
- It has 32 pages and was released in print hardcover format in the United States.
- Its ISBN is 978-0-87614-182-3.
- In the story, Harriet does not want to share her Halloween candy with her little brother.
- Harriet is running out of places to hide her candy, so she tries to think of a solution.
- The book was adapted into a Broadway play.
- The book is used in schools to teach number sorting.
- A math book uses the book to teach number sorting in schools.
From the original
Harriet's Halloween Candy is a 1982 children's picture book that Nancy L. Carlson both wrote and illustrated, issued by Carolrhoda Books as part of the Harriet series. The brief plot centers on Harriet, who is unwilling to share her Halloween candy with her younger brother; as she runs out of hiding spots for her stash, she sets about trying to think up a solution. The page also records the book's place in classrooms: it has been used in schools as a tool for teaching number sorting, and a mathematics resource for teachers, Math Through Children's Literature, references it for that purpose. The title was additionally adapted into a Broadway play, according to the article's citation. Beyond these points, the Wikipedia entry is a stub and offers limited critical commentary, listing the publication facts, the short summary, the reception notes, and a link to the Bibliography of Halloween.
