Volume 10: Costumes

Trick or treat, teeny subscribers!

The leaves are rattling on the trees, there's a chill in the air, and pumpkins are starting to appear on stoops. We're nearing the spookiest issue of the year, Teeny Zeeny 10: Costumes..

The tradition of dressing up for Halloween started at least 500 years ago. Some people believe the connection between our world and the spirit world is strongest during Halloween, and the custom of wearing disguises may have come from trying to hide from the visiting spirits. Throw in some fun-sized candy bars and it's a tradition that's stuck around.

What will you be this Halloween? Whether it's something scary, like a ghost or a witch, or something funny like a pumpkin or the tooth fairy—or something truly terrifying like a clown—your friends at Teeny Zeeny are modeling the best Halloween costumes in this issue.

Read on for some DIY costume ideas, a printable paper doll set, and a sneak peek at some favorite pastimes in TZ11.

Happy Halloween!

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This month's enclosure...

Jumpstart your Halloween costume by decorating the blank mask in your Teeny Zeeny!

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Print at home...

Download this costume-themed paper doll set. It's black-and-white for easy printing and optional coloring.

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Make your own...

Pillowcase costumes! Grab an old pillowcase and get creative for Halloween or everyday dress-up play.

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A sneak peek...

Coming up in Teeny Zeeny 11: Hobbies, diversions, and pastimes!

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Teeny Zeeny is a picture book zine for kids ages 1-3. Each monthly issue features 11 full-color illustrations following a theme, plus an at-home activity idea and a search-and-find for older kids. Teeny Zeeny arrives lovingly packaged in the mailbox once a month, an affordable way to surprise your favorite toddler!