Pick a Pumpkin by Patricia TohtThe creators of Pick a Pine Tree are back with a joyful, energetic celebration of a Halloween tradition. Pick a pumpkin from the patch. Tall and lean or short and fat. Vivid orange, ghostly white, or speckled green, might be just right. Pairing a wonderfully rhythmic read aloud text with expressive retro illustrations, author Patricia Toht and illustrator Jarvis capture all the excitement and familial feeling of a favorite holiday tradition. Readers

Finding Meaning is Kessler's poignant response to society's insensitivity

But with only two short verses describing her

"There are abundant tips about how to sow

With this compact portable reference in hand

Your ex-spouse is bad mouthing you to your children

A small cabin nestled in a group of trees with a warm fire burning in the hearth inside

Whether you're an expert adventurer or you simply enjoy a quiet walk in the nearest park

Born on a family farm in Pittsburgh

sees things differently

Church of the Advent

The coupling of words and images is primal

and sage advice