From the Practical Parenting Cookery Editor, Sara Lewis, an attractive book on how to make Halloween extra special for both children and parents. Not only recipes but ideas for dressing-up, face painting and decorations that can easily be made by children are included to make this well-illustrated guide an activity book too. Spooky masks, magic trick or treat baskets, creepy table decorations and ghostly shrouds give inspiration for all sorts of accessories to the main theme, and it abounds with innovation and clear instructions, both written and photographic. The ubiquitous pumpkin makes many appearances: as hollowed out lanterns, soup containers, plant pots or included in recipes. Shaped cookies and spider web pizzas cater to youngsters while grown-ups can enjoy a bean pot supper and honey-glazed pork accompanied by alcoholic and non-alcoholic punches and beverages to make the evening a success for all age levels. So make a party out of Halloween and let the children play Halloween games such as trick or treat and apple bobbing whilst the parents sit back and watch the fun. - Lucy Watson
