Peter Pumpkin is now five-years-old, and that means hes off to school. A whole bunch of his pumpkin friends are joining him, and together, they study English, math, history, computers, and cell phones. It takes all the energy and determination they have to master the material. Peter and his friends also get the chance to engage in physical activity, including dangerous rolls down a hill. But the most important lesson they learn is how to protect themselves from other species that would like nothing more than to turn them into tasty pumpkin pie. They must also be weary of Wanda Witch, who is always plotting ways of getting rid of the pumpkins. If she had her way, she would get rid of all the ghouls, not just the pumpkins. The pumpkins realize she must be stopped. Join Peter and the rest of the pumpkins as they begin an educational journey that will last a lifetime.

Three children visit a pumpkin farm to select pumpkins for Halloween.

"Join in the fun as five ever-popular children's rhymes and songs are brought to life by Wendy Straw's charming illustrations."--Page 4 of cover.

Halloween is a special and exciting time for pumpkins. They play games, light fireworks, and eat lots of candy. But nothing beats trick-or-treating, and Peter Pumpkin is finally getting his chance to leave the pumpkin patch and join the other pumpkins for the festivities. He gets a surprise when his sister, Petrina, tells him that instead of trick-or-treating with the communal group, hell be joining her and her friends on the adventure of a lifetime. First, they must get prepared, and a primary order of business is deciding what theyll wear on their journey. They also need to be safe, because if they meet a witch, ghost or ghoul, they could be turned into pumpkin pies or worse. The pumpkins also know that Wanda--the evil ghoul--might invade the pumpkin patch if she figures out where the pumpkins keep their candy. In fact, if she had her way, shed exterminate all the pumpkins. Join the pumpkins as they enjoy a rite of passage and navigate an exciting but dangerous Halloween tradition that dates back hundreds and hundreds of years.

When Buck, Billy, and their little sister Lil spy the biggest pumpkin they've ever seen, they can't resist. Buck and Billy try to roll the pumpkin down the hill, but it's too big! The giant pumpkin bumps and thumps its way through the family farm, only to end up as a sumptuous evening feast. This rollicking read-aloud picture book is guaranteed to keep children and families laughing.

"Sing along with Pete the Cat in his groovy adaptation of the classic children's song "Five Little Ducks.""--Page 4 of cover.

Peter Pumpkin is now five-years-old, and that means he's off to school. A whole bunch of his pumpkin friends are joining him, and together, they study English, math, history, computers, and cell phones. It takes all the energy and determination they have to master the material. Peter and his friends also get the chance to engage in physical activity, including dangerous rolls down a hill. But the most important lesson they learn is how to protect themselves from other species that would like nothing more than to turn them into tasty pumpkin pie. They must also be weary of Wanda Witch, who is always plotting ways of getting rid of the pumpkins. If she had her way, she would get rid of all the ghouls, not just the pumpkins. The pumpkins realize she must be stopped. Join Peter and the rest of the pumpkins as they begin an educational journey that will last a lifetime.