Pick a Pumpkin — Patricia Toht

A trip to the pumpkin patch, a little autumn magic, and a whole lot of Halloween excitement! 🎃🍂

Follow a family as they choose the perfect pumpkin, bring it home, carve a funny or spooky face and watch it glow. Told in lively, rhythmic rhyme, this charming story is brought to life by Jarvis’s wonderfully expressive illustrations, packed with playful details, warm autumn colours and little moments to spot on every page.

Why I chose it

I chose this one for little readers who love beautiful illustrations, seasonal adventures and stories that make you want to join in.

I especially love the illustrations in this book — they capture the magic of autumn, from the bustling pumpkin patch to the cosy glow of a carved pumpkin. There’s so much to look at and discover together, making it just as lovely to explore as it is to read aloud.

Why you’ll love it

• 🎨 Beautiful, expressive illustrations full of colour, character and autumn charm (we just LOVE the illustrator Jarvis and he partners once again with Patricia Toht in this story!) 

• 🎃 A joyful story following the whole pumpkin-picking and carving adventure

• 🍂 Lively rhymes that make reading aloud extra fun

• 🧡 A lovely way to celebrate autumn and build excitement for Halloween

Perfect for: Ages 3–7 · Autumn · Halloween · Beautiful illustrations · Rhyming read-alouds

Hardback · 40 pages · English · Illustrated by Jarvis