Retells the story of the first jack o'lantern, made to light the way of Mean Jack who, unwanted in heaven and hell, had to wander the earth for eternity.
Mrs. McMurphy makes several unsuccessful attempts at getting rid of a mischievous pumpkin that threatens to eat her, but on Halloween day, the crafty lady finally figures out a way to get rid of the pumpkin once and for all.
A pumpkin shimmering in the moonlight attracts the attention of an owl, a cat, crickets, a witch, and a group of boys and girls, who change it into a scary jack-o-lantern.
Presents step-by-step instructions for eighty Halloween pumpkin projects, including information on using paints, mixing colors, and protecting the finished product.
At midnight on Halloween all the jack-o-lanterns come to life and sail off into the air to join witches and ghouls for the wildest Halloween party ever, all under the light of a pumpkin moon.
Children stuff old clothes with autumn leaves, add gloves and boots and a carved pumpkin head with a light inside, and thus make a pumpkin man with a happy glowing face. Includes instructions for making a pumpkin man.