Halloween Reading: The Runaway Pumpkin

With the weather turning cooler, I can't stop thinking of autumn and, especially, Halloween. So while I brainstorm Halloween costume ideas, Molly and I headed to the library to stock-up on Halloween-themed books. There are some real stinkers in the genre, but there are also some really fabulous books. I thought I'd share the ones we like most.

First up, The Runaway Pumpkin by Kevin Lewis:

One of Molly's favorite stories is Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman, which we listen to on audiobook almost everytime we're in the car. So I knew Molly would be apt to appreciate books about pumpkins and this one especially since S.D. Schindler illustrated both books.

But even without those things working in its favor, The Runaway Pumpkin is a lovely book.

The book has a funny rhyme about the "thumpin' bumpin' pumpkin" repeated as a refrain throughout the story, which Molly loves. And the illustrations are colorful and fun.

If you're looking for a fun (not scary) story to get your kids into the spirit of Halloween, this is a good one.