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wordnerd153's review against another edition
3.0
Fun, rhyming read aloud that spotlights various holiday traditions.
jesska6029's review against another edition
4.0
A very nice picture book to get your kiddos into the Halloween mood!
mldavisreads's review
4.0
Childrens picture book. A rhyming story about Halloween-- from picking pumpkins at the patch, to carving them, to decorating, and finally going trick-or-treat. A fun read with beautifully colored illustrations (no white space) and a diverse set of characters. Shows the fun of celebrating Halloween with the immediate family and with the extended community.
tashrow's review
4.0
This follow up to Pick a Pine Tree invites readers into the autumn bounty of choosing a pumpkin and creating a jack-o-lantern. The book moves quickly through the pumpkin patch with its mix of sweet fall treats and fields of pumpkins. The family then returns home to clean their pumpkins up, find the tools they need, and get set up in the garage. Friends are invited over to carve pumpkins with them. The goopy insides are scooped, faces are chosen and candles are lit inside.
With so many rhyming picture books, Toht’s skill demonstrates what a rhyme should bring to a children’s book. It offers a great rollicking feel to the book and brings a celebratory tone to it as well. Combined with Jarvis’ deep-colored illustrations, the entire book is a pleasure and takes readers directly into the harvest spirit. Jarvis includes a racially diverse cast of characters in his images. Nicely, this book stays realistic and doesn’t introduce witches or ghosts, so it’s just right for little ones who aren’t looking for anything scary at Halloween.
A glowing picture book about pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns and family. Appropriate for ages 2-4.
With so many rhyming picture books, Toht’s skill demonstrates what a rhyme should bring to a children’s book. It offers a great rollicking feel to the book and brings a celebratory tone to it as well. Combined with Jarvis’ deep-colored illustrations, the entire book is a pleasure and takes readers directly into the harvest spirit. Jarvis includes a racially diverse cast of characters in his images. Nicely, this book stays realistic and doesn’t introduce witches or ghosts, so it’s just right for little ones who aren’t looking for anything scary at Halloween.
A glowing picture book about pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns and family. Appropriate for ages 2-4.
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