Pumpkin Heads is a picture book filled with illustrations of carved pumpkins! And the illustrations... wow they're STUNNING! The book doesn't just show the different kinds of carved pumpkins, for example a witch of a cowboy, but also its uses, like being a scarecrow or scaring trick-or-treaters!

Unfortunately, Halloween is not a big thing in The Netherlands so I won't be able to read this book to the primary school children I work with, but I would have if I could! This book would be perfect to discuss when fall arrives!

The illustrations are SO detailed that I wasn't sure if it was a photography or illustrations! Amazing! Fun picture book and sweet message that kiddos don't need to be afraid of jack-o-lanterns even if they look scary.

Pumpkin Heads is an early childhood book that shows all the different places and ways Jack-o-lanterns can be found. The book is simple and would be a great book to add to a fall collection.

*thank you to Netgalley, Charlesbridge and Wendell Minor for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*


4 stars.

Ohh wow. I can not express enough just how BEAUTIFUL the illustrations in this book are! Every single one of them needs to be framed, they are just that amazing. 10/10 just for the illustrations alone. Even if you can't read, just simply absorbing the illustrations will make this book worth it.

The story content itself tells of the many different creative ways to carve and dress up pumpkins and their uses, making this fun to read and a wonderful book for not only Halloween but for any time of year.

Would definitely recommend.

I was worried when my granddaughter wanted me to read this one to her, but I needn't have worried. It is not as scary as the cover makes it look. In this book we see all kinds of pumpkins such as a pumpkin snowman, a cowboy and pumpkins that have scary or cute faces. The text is very simple and my 7 year old grandson read this to his sister a couple of times. The illustrations are wonderful. They complement the text as well as providing picture clues for young readers. They show even more Jack-O-Lanterns such as hot air balloons, in a haunted house and doing other creative things. A simple but imaginative book that I recommend to anyone who loves Hallowe'en and Jack-O-Lanterns.

I loved this book. It was very seasonal and festive for the autumn season. The pumpkins were very well illustrated in the book.

This is a quick Halloween book for younger kids. It was simple yet so interesting. The illustrations are fantastic and really bring the book up a notch. Gorgeous!

Pumpkin Heads is a picture book with very simple language and beautiful realistic paintings of carved pumpkins. You have Scarecrow Pumpkins, Witch Pumpkins, Snowman Pumpkins, Pumpkin Hot Air Balloons, and more! They are atmospheric and great for getting in the mood for Halloween!

Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.

The text is quite simple but what stands out are the incredible illustrations. I know a few children who would study and discuss these images at length, and I think they would make excellent stimuli for writing lessons.

Although perhaps aimed at younger age groups, I would also read this to slightly older children purely because the images are so creepy and atmospheric; some younger children may be frightened by them, but older children would love them! I could see this text being used by a whole school during Halloween.

A simple text about the different pumpkin heads of Halloween.

The book contains a positive approach and really celebrates the basics of Halloween.

The illustrations are great and are very well done!

Lovely illustrations with a lot of detailed although some may be a little scary for younger children. A very simple text about pumpkins for Halloween

So beautiful coloured pencil work - almost photo like. Really loved the images. A sentence for each picture of what a carved pumpkin may look like.

I think the cover looks a bit scary, but the brief story is entirely benign. It’s strength is the quality of the illustrations and the variety of pumpkin shapes, sizes and expressions. Terrific models for young carvers, sure to inspire creative interpretations at home.

Received a copy thanks to NetGalley & Charlesbridge in exchange for an honest review.

A very spooky story about all the different kinds of pumpkins one sees during October!

I really enjoyed the artwork, its style lent well to the spooky atmosphere. All the pumpkins and backgrounds were drawn beautifully and like I said, with a spooky flair.

Some of the pumpkins were legit creepy...but that is the point of Halloween! ;)

Realistic illustrations full of autumnal colors accompany simple, child-friendly text about the many places you can see “pumpkin heads” (that is, jack-O-lanterns) when it’s close to Halloween. Besides its obvious appeal as a holiday-themed picture book, this is a story that is sure to inspire feel-good nostalgia among parents and caregivers thanks to its artistic style. I recommend this book as a good option for a Halloween-themed library storytime. The text is brief enough to work for even the youngest audiences.

This is a beautifully illustrated and delightfully simple Halloween book for preschool aged children. The pictures will generate lots of discussion, and the there is some nice simple vocabulary for kids to learn and understand.
I will enjoy reading this to my students at Halloween!

Thank you Netgally for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This book would be a wonderful addition for any elementary teacher (or parent) looking for seasonal read alouds. My children loved the simplicity of the story paired with the striking pictures.

Pumpkin Heads is sure to delight with such lovely pictures. I love the dedication to the children. It is definitely worth adding to your fall and Halloween reading list.

There are so many activities to try with this book or a fall/Halloween lesson plan, unit study, or just to have a bucket list for some fun.
• Use this to help you discuss big/small.
• Do a science experiment to see if pumpkin can float in different forms.
• Go on a hayride.
• Decorate a real, paper or felt pumpkin.
• Learn about scare crows.
• Talk about different shapes and sizes using pumpkins.
• Perhaps try some painting or drawing. Go to a pumpkin patch.
• There are many printable online that would go well with this book.

Thank you Netgalley and Charlesbridge for this free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Wendell Minor dedicated this book to all pumpkin patch visitors - so that means this is the perfect book to read before your annual visit to pick your pumpkin! Plus there are some wonderfully inspiring ideas for pumpkin carving. My personal favorite was the cat peeking from the window. But I also liked the pumpkin snowman and the idea of carving the top of the pumpkin so you can use the stem for a nose! That is brilliant.
The illustrations are amazing however a few of the images are a little bit scary. So even thought the text is simple, you might not want to share it with a sensitive toddler or preschooler. But most kids will eat this up - along with the pumpkin seeds leftover from their pumpkin carving.
Thanks to #Net Galley for the ebook!

This book was great for my Halloween loving child. The artwork is excellent and displayed the various types of "pumpkin heads" clearly. Short and simple sentences along side the artwork make this book a good choice for a story time read together with little ones pitching in, too. Things like a pumpkin head pretending to be a snowman encouraged my four year old's involvement and laughter. He gave this one a big thumbs up!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.