Night of the Pumpkinheads

A parent might reach for this book when looking for a Halloween story that is all treat and no trick. It's perfect for a child who is excited by the costumes and fun of Halloween but can be sensitive to things that are genuinely frightening. The story follows a patch of pumpkins who decide they want to be the scary ones for a change. Using vines, leaves, and their own creativity, they transform into a parade of monsters and march into town. Instead of terrifying the trick-or-treaters, however, they are met with delight and laughter. This lighthearted tale emphasizes playful imagination and the joy of the holiday, reframing scary monsters as something fun and silly. It's an excellent choice for reassuring younger readers that the spooky parts of Halloween are just pretend.