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Kids BooksNo. 1957 · The 2026 edition

Harriet's Halloween Candy

Discover Harriet's clever trick for making her Halloween candy last all year long!

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Harriet shares her secret method for rationing and enjoying Halloween treats without overindulging, turning one night's haul into months of sweet surprises.

About this

This Wikipedia page covers Harriet's Halloween Candy, a 1982 children's picture book by Nancy L. Carlson. It provides bibliographic details, a brief plot summary, and notes on the book's reception and educational use.

Facts from the original

  • The book was adapted into a Broadway play.
  • Schools use the book to teach number sorting.
  • A math book references the book for teaching number sorting in schools.

From the original

Harriet refuses to share her Halloween candy with her younger brother. As she runs out of hiding spots, she searches for a solution.

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