Henry Carter Hull

Relates how the idea of jack-o-lanterns got started out in the prairies during a time when a mysterious stranger rewarded kind townsfolk and punished greedy politicians.

A whitefoot mouse makes a home for the winter in a jack-o'-lantern discarded after Halloween.

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

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.

In the course of one year, a jack-o-lantern, discarded after Halloween, decomposes in the backyard and eventually grows new pumpkins from its seeds.

A stemless pumpkin that yearns to be a Halloween jack-o-lantern watches sadly as all of the other pumpkins in the shop are chosen.

"One of the most loved Halloween traditions is visiting a pumpkin patch and picking out the perfect pumpkin! Once you bring your pumpkin home, invite your friends and family to form a carving crew and help you turn that perfect pumpkin into--a grinning, glowing jack-o'-lantern! With vibrant, joyful art and a rhythmic, read-aloud text filled with the spirit of community and the thrills of the season, here is a celebration of every fun-filled step in...