The Three Friends and the Pumpkins

The Three Friends and the Pumpkins
Author: Tomie DePaola
Publisher:
Total Pages: 8
Release: 2000
Genre: Friendship
ISBN: 9780439207409

Tells story of three friends who pick just the right pumpkins and then make them into jack-o-lanterns.

No More Pumpkins

No More Pumpkins
Author: Peter Catalanotto
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2014-05-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1466870702

Emily is tired of pumpkins. At school she and her friend Vincetta Louise have been doing pumpkin math, pumpkin field trips, and pumpkin writing. Can't they just carve jack-o-lanterns? But even this ends up being an assignment: the kids have to make pumpkin self-portraits. Then something happens to Emily's jack-o-lantern, and her friendship with Vinni is tested. The two girls get past their quarrel—but will they ever want to see a pumpkin again?

We're Going on a Pumpkin Hunt

We're Going on a Pumpkin Hunt
Author: Mary Hogan Wilcox
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1632898888

Best-selling illustrator Lynn Munsinger (Tacky the Penguin, What Mommies/Daddies Do Best) puts pumpkins and autumn center stage in this rollicking take on the classic song, We're Going on a Bear Hunt. A spooky nighttime hunt for the biggest pumpkin in town results in a fright but also a great adventure Laugh out loud at the sweet silliness and be heartened to know you might not be the only scaredy cat...er, mouse...in the pumpkin patch. • PUMPKIN PACK: bonus downloadable kit includes printable activities for more coloring, counting, puzzles, patterns, and discovery fun! • BASED ON A POPULAR FOLK SONG: The repeating, sing-song rhythm imparts an age-appropriate lesson of camaraderie and overcoming fears. A fun, simple story for the smallest listeners. • SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL LEARNING: The theme of courage will stand out in the array of Halloween books that are more focused on the holiday itself. • HUMOROUS HALLOWEEN HOOK: The colorful trek through the neighborhood will please listeners eager for their own Halloween adventures. • BELOVED ILLUSTRATOR: Lynn Munsinger is the illustrator of the bestselling Tacky the Penguin series and What Mommies/Daddies Do Best series. Her classic, charming art never goes out of style!

The Three Little Pumpkins

The Three Little Pumpkins
Author: Brian Clary
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2021-03-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1663213739

Three pumpkins with physical challenges spend October in a popular pumpkin patch and each compete with the others to be purchased by a family and taken to a home. When Halloween comes and goes they find themselves abandoned and alone until a scarecrow offers to take him to a place that will accept them.

The Runaway Pumpkin

The Runaway Pumpkin
Author: Kevin Lewis
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-08
Genre: Farm life
ISBN: 9780439474221

When Buck, Billy, and their little sister Lil spy the biggest pumpkin they've ever seen, they can't resist. Buck and Billy try to roll the pumpkin down the hill, but it's too big! The giant pumpkin bumps and thumps its way through the family farm, only to end up as a sumptuous evening feast. This rollicking read-aloud picture book is guaranteed to keep children and families laughing.

The Pumpkin War

The Pumpkin War
Author: Cathleen Young
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2021-04-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524767360

"Cathleen Young's characters will forever have a place in my heart." --Holly Goldberg Sloan, author of Counting by 7s Former best friends compete to see who can grow the biggest pumpkin and win the annual giant pumpkin race on the lake. A great pick for fans of Half a Chance and Gertie's Leap to Greatness. At the end of every summer, Madeline Island hosts its famous pumpkin race. All summer, adults and kids across the island grow giant, thousand-pound pumpkins, then hollow one out and paddle in it across the lake to the cheers of the entire town. Twelve-year-old Billie loves to win; she has a bulletin board overflowing with first-prize ribbons. Her best friend Sam doesn't care much about winning, or at least Billie didn't think so until last summer's race, when his pumpkin crashed into hers as she was about to cross the finish line and he won. This summer, Billie is determined to get revenge by growing the best and biggest pumpkin and beating Sam in the race. It's a tricky science to grow pumpkins, since weather, bugs, and critters can wipe out a crop. Then a surprise visit from a long-lost relative shakes things up, and Billie begins to see her family, and her bond with Sam, in a new way.

Five Little Pumpkins

Five Little Pumpkins
Author: Dan Yaccarino
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 19
Release: 2015-07-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 006244042X

Come roll with the pumpkins and their friends as they get into some spirited fun!

The Bumpy Little Pumpkin

The Bumpy Little Pumpkin
Author: Margery Cuyler
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780439528351

Little Nell chooses an unusual pumpkin for her Halloween jack-o-lantern, despite her big sisters' criticisms, and with a little faith, a lot of love, and some help from her animal friends it becomes a wonderful jack-o-lantern. By the creators of The Biggest, Best Snowman.

The Worlds of Tomie dePaola

The Worlds of Tomie dePaola
Author: Barbara Elleman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2021-03-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1534412271

Barbara Elleman’s insightful biography on Tomie dePaola captures the essence of the beloved author-illustrator through engaging stories, childhood photos, countless illustrations, and thoughtful analysis of decades of celebrated books. Tomie dePaola is one of the best-known and most beloved creators of books for children. His art and his stories, which are filled with imagination, humor, grace, and curiosity, represent a love of life that is reflected in everything he does. Barbara Elleman’s exploration of Tomie dePaola’s career takes a fascinating look at the many worlds dePaola has brought to life through his work: from autobiographical memories to folktales, religious stories, nursery rhymes, and more—including, of course, the inventive world of his most famous character, Strega Nona. Originally published in 1999 and filled with evocative artwork, captivating photographs, and heartwarming anecdotes, this comprehensive book has been updated to cover two new decades of dePaola’s creativity. Elleman’s thoughtful narrative brings a fresh appreciation to the work of a unique author-illustrator, one who is a true legend of children’s literature and a source of lasting joy for generations of readers, young and old.

Pumpkin Town! Or, Nothing Is Better and Worse Than Pumpkins

Pumpkin Town! Or, Nothing Is Better and Worse Than Pumpkins
Author: Katie McKy
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2008-08-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0547530803

The perfect book for fall! What happens when a town has an accidental abundance of pumpkins? What do José and his well-intentioned brothers do with a mountain of pumpkins? An EXPLOSION of pumpkins? Step into Pumpkin Town and see! As a teacher, Katie McKy saw many children make mistakes. She also saw many children want to make their wrongs right. As a gardener, Katie once planted too many pumpkin seeds. She was that a good thing can be a bad thing when the vines start to grow every which way.