10 Spooky Pumpkins

Written and illustrated by Gris Grimly

A girl embarks on a Halloween night adventure with spooky creatures and a rhythmic countdown.

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34 pages· 174 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

A young girl ventures into the Halloween night, encountering goblins, ghosts, and witches in a rhythmic countdown. As the wind howls and gates creak, she discovers a world of spooky creatures. The journey culminates in a joyful celebration under the harvest moon, where everyone dances until bedtime. With gothic illustrations and a rhyming refrain, this enchanting tale invites families to join in the Halloween fun.

From the publisher

Join celebrated creator Gris Grimly in this spooky countdown, as one little girl ventures out into the night for an unforgettable Halloween adventure!10 little pumpkins, sitting in a line, looking for a cat and they found nine.The wind said SWOOSH and the gate went CREAK.The owl cried WHOOOO, we all screamed EEK! Celebrated creator Gris Grimly, widely known for his gothic style illustrations, puts a spooky twist on a favorite preschool rhyme in this Halloween read-aloud. Join goblins, ghosts, witches, and more in this rhythmic countdown, traveling through the countryside and discovering more Halloween creatures along the way. Finally, the story culminates with them all joining together in a joyful celebration under the full harvest moon, dancing until it’s time for bed. Paired with Gris Grimly’s sweeping, stunning watercolor illustrations and a rhyming refrain reminiscent of classics like We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, this is a read-aloud for the whole family to cherish.

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