The Lonely Pumpkin: A Halloween Tale

by Julia Zheng, Elizabeth Guch Gri.seli (Illustrator)

(A perfect Halloween bedtime story for reading ages 3-8.)
A sweet pumpkin gets picked up from the farm and carved into a scary jack-o’-lantern for trick or treating. The night before Halloween, he comes alive and decides to look for a friend. However, everyone he meets along the way judges him by his appearance and refuses to be his friend. Will there be someone who will accept the way the pumpkin is and be willing to befriend him? Find out in the book The Lonely Pumpkin. About the Author
Julia Zheng is a children’s author from Fujian, China. She now lives in Massachusetts. Zheng graduated from Nanchang University, where she majored in English and studied Western culture. She taught English in a primary school in southern China before moving to the United States. Her teaching experience and passion for writing have inspired her to write children’s books, especially stories that convey important messages through humor, warmth, and a happy or unexpected ending.
For more books by Julia Zheng, please visit her Amazon Author Page.

Genres: Childrens

24 pages, Paperback

Published September 29, 2021

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a sweet children's story about a pumpkin who just wants to make a friend, but sadly he is judged on how he looks and not on who he is inside.

I feel like this book has a strong message of not judging someone on their looks and I think it's a perfect read for this time of year, and is especially great for anyone who loves Halloween and all things spooky.

[Ashley Compton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like the book, says the 8 year old girl

I gave the book a 5 star rating because it was a great book. It showed people can be friends if they just ask.

[Elizabeth Edwards · Rating 4 out of 5]

this one reminds me of something else?? not sure why i am recalling ... enjoyable illustrations. this is such a cute read, great illustrations, wish it was the full kindle Fire screen.

[Lottie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute, Halloween story for children. It teaches a valuable lesson.

[Cherie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet story about a friendly pumpkin whose face was carved to look scary. The pumpkin keeps trying to make friends despite its scary face. The illustrations were cute as well as the story.

[Tears for Breakfast · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another story that is great to read aloud in the Halloween season. Teaches kindness.

[Theresa Wade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

A very good Halloween book with a great message regardless of age. Great illustrations on each page that follow the story.