Skip to main content

Books that Take You There: The Pumpkin Patch

By
Tis’ the season of pumpkin spice lattes, jack-o-lanterns, and pumpkin pie. Pumpkins have a magical quality that is essential for this time of year. Here are some fun picture books to read that take you to the pumpkin patch and celebrate the tradition of carving jack-o-lanterns!
 
Written by Ed Masessa
Illustrated by Nate Wragg
New York: Cartwheel books, Scholastic Inc., 2020. Picture Book.

When the moonlight shines on these pumpkins they come to life and go on exciting adventures through the night! Rhyming along their way, they have hilarious fun trick-or-treating and dressing up. As morning comes they make their way back home and wait for the next night’s adventure.

Pick a Pumpkin
Written by Patricia Toht
Illustrated by Jarvis
Somerville, Massachusetts: Candlewick Press, 2019. Picture Book.

A family visits the pumpkin patch and experiences the joy of picking out the perfect pumpkin. They extend the fun by inviting friends and family over to carve the pumpkin into a glowing jack-o-lantern. It is the perfect book to read before going to the pumpkin patch!

Pumpkin Heads! 
By Wendell Minor
Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge, 2021. Picture Book. 

A fun and inclusive book about Halloween spirit that jack-o-lanterns bring every year. It starts with those who pick out the perfect pumpkins at the pumpkin patch and take them home to carve into pumpkin heads. Trick-or-treaters come to see all of the spooky pumpkin heads.

Written by Wendy McClure
Illustrated by Kate Kronreif
Chicago, Illinois: Albert Whitman & Company, 2020. Picture Book.

Field Mouse and Squirrel run into a big round object in the middle of the road and disagree on what it might be. Their friends come around and join in on the fun of guessing what it might be and what it could be used for. A fun little story about all the ways you might use a pumpkin.

The Great Pumpkin Contest
By Angela Rozelaar
New York: Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2019. Picture Book.

Two cats are in competition to win a pumpkin contest. Things take a turn when the pumpkins grow bigger than they ever imagined. The cats in competition end helping each other and learn what really matters.   

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Review: Umami

By
  Umami By Jacob Grant New York: Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2024. Picture Book. Umami is a little penguin who is sick of eating the same thing everyday, cold fish --ugh! She becomes determined to find new foods and flavors, so Umami begins a journey across the sea in search of something different to eat. She reaches a place with a plethora of delicious options, and tries bitter, sweet, sour, and foods with umami (just like her name!) among others. Umami decides to bring all these delicious new flavors back for the other penguins to try in a feast. But, will the other penguins enjoy this new experience?  Filled with charm and humor, Umami is a diverse romp through a universal experience --am I willing to try something new? What will it be like? The idea of trying new foods and flavors make it especially relatable, and the appealing illustrations will have many readers ready to hop out on a culinary adventure. A humorous and sweet ending, caps off this delig...
Post a Comment
Read more

Review: Faker

By
Faker By Gordon Korman New York: Scholastic Press, 2024. Fiction. 214 pages. 12-year-old Trey is used to starting over at a new school -- he has the routine perfectly memorized: make new friends, introduce his dad to the wealthy parents of his new friends, and "Houdini" themselves out of there before they get caught running their latest scam. Trey's dad is a master con artist, and Trey has just been promoted to full-partner. Their new scheme for the next big score brings them to the affluent suburb of Boxelder, TN where Trey's dad has cooked up a fake electric car company for investors to buy into. The only problem is that Trey is starting to grow tired of moving around and never putting down roots, especially after forming a fast friendship with Logan and developing a crush on Kaylee, a socially conscious girl in his class. As Trey longs for a normal life, is there any way he can convince his dad to get out of the family business? Gordon Korman is a perennial favorit...
Post a Comment
Read more

Five Faves: Picture Books with Festive Treats

By
In my family, December marks the beginning of the holiday season, where we get to spend time together and do all of our favorite traditions. And, of course, eat lots of yummy food. I love that holidays look different for different families, but so many families have special foods they eat during the holidays. These are some of my favorite picture books about families making (and eating!) special holiday treats. These books might even give you new ideas of festive treats to try! The Last Tamale Written by Mendiola Orlando Illustrated by Teresa Martinez New York: Harper, 2024. Picture Book. Once a year, Luis' whole family gets together for their annual tamalada -- a party where they make tamales using a super-secret recipe. It's all love, family, and tradition until there is only one tamale left. Who will get it? It's an all-out family battle to decide who gets the last tamale. Colorful and humorous, this story is perfect for the holidays or whenever your family likes to enjo...
Post a Comment
Read more