Pumpkin Jack

Reach for this book when your child is struggling to let go of a seasonal treasure or experiencing their first brush with the concept of decay. It is the perfect choice for navigating the post-holiday blues that often follow Halloween, providing a gentle bridge between the excitement of a holiday and the quiet patience of nature. The story follows Tim as he watches his beloved jack-o-lantern, Jack, slowly rot and eventually transform into a new life cycle. While the sight of a molding pumpkin might initially seem sad, the book uses detailed illustrations to turn decomposition into a fascinating scientific process. It is a masterful tool for teaching children ages 4 to 8 about the beauty of change and the permanence of nature's cycles. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's attachment to an object while offering a hopeful, restorative conclusion that makes 'goodbye' feel like a 'see you soon.'