# Pick a Pumpkin - Hardcover

by **Patricia Toht** (Author), **Jarvis** (Illustrator)

**The creators of _Pick a Pine Tree_ are back with a joyful, energetic celebration of a Halloween tradition.**

_Pick a pumpkin from the patch. Tall and lean or short and fat. Vivid orange, ghostly white, or speckled green, might be just right._

Pairing a wonderfully rhythmic read-aloud text with expressive retro illustrations, author Patricia Toht and illustrator Jarvis capture all the excitement and familial feeling of a favorite holiday tradition. Readers will be happy to follow along with each step, from picking out the perfect specimen at the pumpkin patch (be sure to stop for cider and toffee apples) to carting it home, scooping out the insides, carving a scary face, and finally lighting a candle inside -- savoring the familiar ritual of transforming an ordinary pumpkin into a one-of-a-kind glowing jack-o'-lantern.

### Author Biography

**Patricia Toht** is the author of _Pick a Pine Tree_ and many other children's books. She once owned a children's bookshop called Never Never Land before turning a love of books into a love of writing. Patricia Toht lives in Atascadero, CA.

**Jarvis** is the illustrator of _Pick a Pine Tree._ He is also an animator who has worked as both a record jacket designer and an animation director. The author-illustrator of _Alan's Big, Scary Teeth; Mrs. Mole, I'm Home!;_ and _Tropical Jerry,_ Jarvis lives in Manchester, England.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 10.7 x 9.8 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** July 09, 2019

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Pick a Pumpkin

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 2.3

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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