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Pumpkin Magic
Pumpkins magically come to life and embark on a Halloween adventure in this whimsical rhyming read-aloud!
"Lonely pumpkin on a stair, glowing in the chilly air.
Moonbeam magic lights a spark. Pumpkin rises in the dark!
Pumpkin bouncing down the street, looking for a friend to greet."
With a little moonlight magic, these pumpkins come to life and set off on a raucous adventure in this laugh-out-loud rhyming adventure! Each page turn reveals new whimsical delights and giggles, as pumpkins trick-or-treat, have a food fight, and dress up in silly outfits. As daylight comes, the pumpkins roll back home, waiting until the moonbeams shine just right... and it's time again to romp all through the night!
With bold, expressive, whimsical illustrations from Nate Wragg, and delightful rhyming text from Ed Masessa, this title is sure to be a go-to Halloween favorite for laughs galore.
"Lonely pumpkin on a stair, glowing in the chilly air.
Moonbeam magic lights a spark. Pumpkin rises in the dark!
Pumpkin bouncing down the street, looking for a friend to greet."
With a little moonlight magic, these pumpkins come to life and set off on a raucous adventure in this laugh-out-loud rhyming adventure! Each page turn reveals new whimsical delights and giggles, as pumpkins trick-or-treat, have a food fight, and dress up in silly outfits. As daylight comes, the pumpkins roll back home, waiting until the moonbeams shine just right... and it's time again to romp all through the night!
With bold, expressive, whimsical illustrations from Nate Wragg, and delightful rhyming text from Ed Masessa, this title is sure to be a go-to Halloween favorite for laughs galore.
32 pages, Paperback
Published July 7, 2020
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September 7, 2020
This cute and whimsical tale of our porch pumpkins coming to life when the moonbeam’s magic hit was a rhyming good time. I loved reading it out loud and know my preschool class will love it!
The illustrations were the perfect accompaniment to the adorably child friendly story about Halloween Jack O’ Lanterns. Bold dark colors serve as a backdrop and make the cheery pumpkins eyes and mouths glow.
This is definitely a book I won’t mind re-reading whenever my class asks for it.
The illustrations were the perfect accompaniment to the adorably child friendly story about Halloween Jack O’ Lanterns. Bold dark colors serve as a backdrop and make the cheery pumpkins eyes and mouths glow.
This is definitely a book I won’t mind re-reading whenever my class asks for it.
October 26, 2021
Cute with fun pictures.
September 13, 2021
A great rhyming story for Halloween. When magic moonbeams touch a pumpkin, all kinds of fun begins. It was a really sweet and fun story. I think kids will love this one. Illustrations are colorful and whimsical. Highly recommended for Grades K-2.
December 15, 2021
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PUMPKIN MAGIC is a fun Halloween romp, following pumpkins as they enjoy a night about town. When the moon hits just right, pumpkins come to life and enjoy themselves at contests, play, and even a fairy ball. At the end of the night, they go back to their houses and go to sleep - until the next night when the moon hits just right!
What I loved: This is a really fun Halloween read. The text rolls off the tongue so smoothly, with a great rhythm and rhyme. The story is made for children to giggle as the pumpkins get up to trouble and fun throughout the night. The illustrations are filled with cute jack-o-lanterns come to life in their cartoonish and delightful way. Each page includes full-page, colorful, and whimsical illustrations of the story come to life.
Although set at night, the font is printed white and clear on each page, making this easy to read even at bedtime. The illustrations are full of color, cute characters, and plenty of fun that are sure to charm young readers.
What left me wanting more: As a small thing, there are some activities that will make children giggle, but they will be less enjoyed by parents, such as spitting contests and food fights.
Final verdict: A silly Halloween read, PUMPKIN MAGIC is a delightfully rhyming and whimsically illustrated picture book that children are sure to enjoy.
Please note that I received an ARC from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
PUMPKIN MAGIC is a fun Halloween romp, following pumpkins as they enjoy a night about town. When the moon hits just right, pumpkins come to life and enjoy themselves at contests, play, and even a fairy ball. At the end of the night, they go back to their houses and go to sleep - until the next night when the moon hits just right!
What I loved: This is a really fun Halloween read. The text rolls off the tongue so smoothly, with a great rhythm and rhyme. The story is made for children to giggle as the pumpkins get up to trouble and fun throughout the night. The illustrations are filled with cute jack-o-lanterns come to life in their cartoonish and delightful way. Each page includes full-page, colorful, and whimsical illustrations of the story come to life.
Although set at night, the font is printed white and clear on each page, making this easy to read even at bedtime. The illustrations are full of color, cute characters, and plenty of fun that are sure to charm young readers.
What left me wanting more: As a small thing, there are some activities that will make children giggle, but they will be less enjoyed by parents, such as spitting contests and food fights.
Final verdict: A silly Halloween read, PUMPKIN MAGIC is a delightfully rhyming and whimsically illustrated picture book that children are sure to enjoy.
Please note that I received an ARC from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
October 21, 2020
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2. K-1
3. In this story, a pumpkin takes a walk around the town, looking for his friends. After a night full of fun times with his pumpkin friends, the pumpkin goes back to his home, just in time for daytime.
4. I think this book is incredibly appropriate for young readers. There are bright pictures, rhyming words, and easy to read sentences included in this story.
5. This book would be great to read before Halloween, after reading, students could illustrate their own pumpkins and write about one place where their pumpkin would go with their pumpkin friends. Another use of this book would be to do a rhyming word activity that includes all of the rhyming words from the story.
2. K-1
3. In this story, a pumpkin takes a walk around the town, looking for his friends. After a night full of fun times with his pumpkin friends, the pumpkin goes back to his home, just in time for daytime.
4. I think this book is incredibly appropriate for young readers. There are bright pictures, rhyming words, and easy to read sentences included in this story.
5. This book would be great to read before Halloween, after reading, students could illustrate their own pumpkins and write about one place where their pumpkin would go with their pumpkin friends. Another use of this book would be to do a rhyming word activity that includes all of the rhyming words from the story.
July 9, 2021
Maybe Pre-K or K.
October 31, 2021
Adorable book that pulls from many different rhymes!
January 18, 2022
On Halloween Night pumpkins come to life with magic.
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September 28, 2022
Cute story. Nice artwork
October 31, 2023
Holt-Delhi library Preschool story time 10-31-2023
October 13, 2025
Nice to read aloud, good energy to the text and illustration 🎃
October 26, 2025
A cute and whimsical Halloween story for young kids!
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January 11, 2026I love the colors in the illustrations!
October 25, 2022
My youngest son, now 5 years old, picks this almost nightly to read. Fun and rhythmical! Love the playful pictures as well.
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