The Happy Pumpkin

Auteur
MacKenzie Haley is an illustrator, who currently resides in Louisville, KY. She loves including small, interesting details in her work, and uses bold colors, patterns, and textures. She has illustrated for several publishers but this is her first book for DK.

MacKenzie Haley is an illustrator, who currently resides in Louisville, KY. She loves including small, interesting details in her work, and uses bold colors, patterns, and textures. She has illustrated for several publishers but this is her first book for DK.

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A delightful, heart-warming story about a perky pumpkin who just wants to fit in this Halloween.

Halloween is approaching and it's time for the kids to pick out their pumpkins. The pumpkins have been looking forward to this all year, and are excited to meet their new owners. But when everyone is being chosen, there is one pumpkin who feels left out. He is the smiliest and happiest pumpkin of them all, but of course nobody wants a happy pumpkin on the scariest, spookiest night of the year!

Will this little pumpkin find a home in time for Halloween? Adults and children will love to read aloud and follow the story of this perky pumpkin as he hopes to find the perfect family.

With adorable and colorful illustrations, The Happy Pumpkin will make a wonderful addition to any Halloween-lover's bookshelf while teaching little ones an important life lesson about not judging others based on what they look like.

Résumé
This picture book is an adorable introduction to Halloween for pre-readers. Follow this pumpkin's journey, teaching little ones an important message along the way.

Grown-ups and children can enjoy this magical Halloween book about a happy little pumpkin that will teach little trick-or-treaters not to judge others based on their appearance. Little ones will begin to understand that while everyone should have a shoulder to lean on, first we need to show kindness in order to get it back.

Featuring beautiful illustrations, adults and children will love to read aloud and follow the story of this adorable pumpkin as he hopes to find the perfect family in The Happy Pumpkin.

This heartwarming picture book for 0-5 year olds:

• Has an exciting storyline that's easy for young children to follow along
• Promotes the importance of social interaction and friendships to kids to help build empathy, lessen their stress or anxiety, support their emotional and social development, and encourage self-confidence
• Beautifully illustrated pages that accompany the charming narrative text
• Small format with sturdy pages are perfect for adults to share with their children

The adventure of this perky little pumpkin will teach little ones important life lessons about being themselves and not judging others based on their appearance. This Halloween book is the perfect Halloween treat for you and your little one to read together at storytime!