The Fierce Yellow Pumpkin

From beloved children’s book author Margaret Wise Brown and Caldecott Medalist Richard Egielski comes an enchanting Halloween tale!

A fat little, round little, yellow little pumpkin dreams of growing up to be fierce and frightening, just like the scarecrow in the field. Then one day in autumn, when he has grown big and fat, the fierce yellow pumpkin gets the chance to become terrific and terrible.

With rich, warm illustrations and inimitable words from the author of Goodnight Moon, The Fierce Yellow Pumpkin is sure to delight for generations.

A fat little, round little, yellow little pumpkin dreams of growing up to be fierce and frightening, just like the scarecrow in the field. Then one day in autumn, he unexpectedly gets the chance for his dream to come true, and the fierce yellow pumpkin becomes terrific and terrible! An enchanting tale from the author of Goodnight Moon.

“A real treat for Halloween storytimes.” - School Library Journal

“A polished presentation.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)