jack-o-lanterns

One of the best things about fall is going to the farm and picking out a pumpkin. Whether making pumpkin pie or decorating for the harvest season, pumpkins are a fun way to get into the fall spirit. Deciding what size pumpkin is important when going to a pumpkin patch. From huge pumpkins too heavy to lift to those just right for carving into jack-o-lanterns, farms have everything needed to make the most of fall. With accessible text and great photographs, this book will show readers that no trip to the pumpkin patch is boring in fall.

Provides step-by-step illustrated instructions for twenty traditional and contemporary pumpkin carving projects. Includes templates.

Suggests way of creating unique jack-o-lanterns by attaching an assortment of common items to pumpkins.

"Lift-the flaps to uncover sweet and spooky ghosts, friendly bats, dancing skeletons, and an extra-special Halloween treat!"--P. [4] of cover.

Presents step-by-step instructions for eighty Halloween pumpkin projects, including information on using paints, mixing colors, and protecting the finished product.

A little pumpkin dreams of the day when he will be a big, fierce, yellow pumpkin who frightens away the field mice as the scarecrow does.

A Halloween jack-o'-lantern leads a band of mischief makers before getting snuffed out.

Jeb Scarecrow comes up with a wonderful plan to scare the crows away from his pumpkin patch.