Describes how pumpkins come in different shapes and sizes, how they grow, and their traditional uses and cultural significance. Includes instructions for carving a pumpkin and drying the seeds.

A boy and his family visit a pumpkin patch, where they ride on a cart, see animals, and pick out a pumpkin that is just right for carving.

When they see their friend Thistle carrying a pumpkin, Duck and Goose each want one but they are having no luck finding any pumpkins until Thistle steers them in the right direction.

The Baxter brothers find a wonderful pumpkin for Halloween, but first they must catch up with it when it rolls down the hill.

Presents a history of pumpkins, how they are grown, their nutritional value, and recipes using pumpkin.

In the fall, pumpkins are everywhere. They are heavy, round, and orange. How did they get that way? Beginning readers will discover how a little pumpkin seed turns into a vine that forms flowers and then pumpkins in clear, simple steps in this basic introduction to plant development. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The clear text, fresh design, and colorful, eye-catching...

"Gavin wants to cultivate the biggest pumpkin for the town fair. With the help of friends, neighbors, and family, he achieves his goal, but how will he get it to the fair?"--

Engage readers with the story of a trip to the pumpkin patch. Readers are introduced to fun fall activities at the pumpkin patch, such as face-painting, hayrides, and pumpkin picking and carving.

Two mice, a village mouse and a field mouse, unwittingly care for the same pumpkin and have different plans for it until they finally meet.

Charlie, the smallest child in his first grade class, is amazed to discover that of the three pumpkins his teacher brings to school, the tiniest one has the most seeds.