A pumpkin shimmering in the moonlight attracts the attention of an owl, a cat, crickets, a witch, and a group of boys and girls, who change it into a scary jack-o-lantern.

In the course of one year, a jack-o-lantern, discarded after Halloween, decomposes in the backyard and eventually grows new pumpkins from its seeds.

"One of the most loved Halloween traditions is visiting a pumpkin patch and picking out the perfect pumpkin! Once you bring your pumpkin home, invite your friends and family to form a carving crew and help you turn that perfect pumpkin into--a grinning, glowing jack-o'-lantern! With vibrant, joyful art and a rhythmic, read-aloud text filled with the spirit of community and the thrills of the season, here is a celebration of every fun-filled step in...

Drew Brockman and her best friend Walker launch a plan for revenge on classmates Lee and Tabby using two scary pumpkin heads. But along the way, something goes terribly wrong.

"Presents a brief history of pumpkin use for Halloween, step-by-step instructions and photography for relief-carving pumpkins, a gallery of pumpkin art, and a selection of carving patterns"--

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

"Short, rhyming lines take a family of cats through each step of carving jack-o-lanterns: visiting the pumpkin patch and taking home their selections; cleaning out the seeds and slime; drawing designs; carving; and lighting their completed lanterns. After a fun evening of trick-or-treating at the neighbors' houses, it's home to bed."--

Peter finds the perfect pumpkin so that he and his Dad can make a jack-o-lantern.

A pumpkin seed tries unsuccessfully to be scary until it grows into a pumpkin and Halloween arrives.

They're back! Join the five little pumpkins on a Halloween romp!