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.

"Provides step-by-step instructions for creating fantastic, fun jack-o-lanterns"-- Provided by publisher.

"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...

"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."-- Provided by publisher.

Jeb Scarecrow comes up with a wonderful plan to scare the crows away from his pumpkin patch.

"Early readers will learn about this Asian festival and the ways people celebrate it."-- Publisher's website.

One magical night, four children discover that the jack-o-lantern on their doorstep is alive and a brilliant tap dancer. The children befriend the charismatic pumpkin and set out on a thrilling adventure to stop the evil ogre, Finkgrinder.

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.

A stemless pumpkin that yearns to be a Halloween jack-o-lantern watches sadly as all of the other pumpkins in the shop are chosen.

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