Books About Pumpkin Carving

The Best Pumpkin Carving Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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Looking for excellent children's books about pumpkin carving? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Pumpkin Carving

Pick a Pumpkin
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

Pick a Pumpkin

By Patricia Toht, Jarvis (Illustrator) · Pick a Pumpkin series

Transform a pumpkin into a glowing jack-o'-lantern in this Halloween adventure.

34 pages· 389 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo·4.1/5 Goodreads · 946 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Join the festive journey of picking the perfect pumpkin, from the patch to a glowing jack-o'-lantern. Experience each step of this beloved Halloween tradition, from cider sips to carving spooky faces. Will your pumpkin be the one that lights up the night?
Spoops
Graphic Nov.
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2023

Spoops

By A.J. Locascio, Laurie Conley (Illustrator)

A girl discovers Halloween's true magic with the help of mysterious creatures.

72 pages· 2,220 words· Est. 33 min read
4.5 Goodreads · 600 ratings
$14.99Save 7%
Hardcover
Summary: Holly loves Halloween, but her dentist parents ban candy. As she watches others celebrate, magical Spoops emerge from pumpkins, revealing Halloween's true spirit. Can Holly change her parents' minds?
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