The Happy Pumpkin

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Published by DK Children

Illustrated by MacKenzie Haley

About The Happy Pumpkin

This picture book is an adorable introduction to Halloween for pre-readers, as they follow this pumpkin's journey and learn an important message along the way.

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.

Children age 3-5 will 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 kindness goes a long way and we need to show it in order to get it back.

This Halloween picture book for children features:

  • Beautifully illustrated pages and an engaging, not-so-spooky story.
  • An exciting storyline that's easy for young children to follow along.
  • The importance of social interaction and friendships to help build empathy and encourage self-confidence.
  • Sturdy pages that are easy for children to turn by themselves.


Halloween is approaching and it's time for the kids to pick out their pumpkins. Everyone is being chosen and 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!

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