Author: Highlights
Publisher: Highlights Press
ISBN: 1629792659
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Packed with over 100 brain-boosting activities for kids 6-9, this Halloween-themed collection includes mazes, number puzzles, wordplay, brainteasers, matching and Highlights’ ever-popular Hidden Pictures puzzles. With bright illustrations, varied levels of complexity and plenty of humor, this book is sure to challenge, entertain and amuse puzzlers of every interest and ability. Halloween Puzzles is filled with entertaining activities kids love, plus learning benefits parents can count on. All Highlights puzzles are well constructed and visually appealing to help bring kids meaningful benefits and maximum fun. Solving mazes helps develop hand-eye coordination, visual scanning, focus, handwriting skills and more. Puzzling also helps hone kids’ problem-solving skills, while humor and silly illustrations create positive learning experiences. This 144-page activity book also includes hands-on crafts to help families get creative and share Halloween fun together. Or take the book on the go to enjoy monster mazes, witchy Hidden Pictures scenes and more of Highlights’ world-famous puzzles from anywhere!
Halloween Puzzles
Author: Highlights
Publisher: Highlights Press
ISBN: 1629792659
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Packed with over 100 brain-boosting activities for kids 6-9, this Halloween-themed collection includes mazes, number puzzles, wordplay, brainteasers, matching and Highlights’ ever-popular Hidden Pictures puzzles. With bright illustrations, varied levels of complexity and plenty of humor, this book is sure to challenge, entertain and amuse puzzlers of every interest and ability. Halloween Puzzles is filled with entertaining activities kids love, plus learning benefits parents can count on. All Highlights puzzles are well constructed and visually appealing to help bring kids meaningful benefits and maximum fun. Solving mazes helps develop hand-eye coordination, visual scanning, focus, handwriting skills and more. Puzzling also helps hone kids’ problem-solving skills, while humor and silly illustrations create positive learning experiences. This 144-page activity book also includes hands-on crafts to help families get creative and share Halloween fun together. Or take the book on the go to enjoy monster mazes, witchy Hidden Pictures scenes and more of Highlights’ world-famous puzzles from anywhere!
Publisher: Highlights Press
ISBN: 1629792659
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Packed with over 100 brain-boosting activities for kids 6-9, this Halloween-themed collection includes mazes, number puzzles, wordplay, brainteasers, matching and Highlights’ ever-popular Hidden Pictures puzzles. With bright illustrations, varied levels of complexity and plenty of humor, this book is sure to challenge, entertain and amuse puzzlers of every interest and ability. Halloween Puzzles is filled with entertaining activities kids love, plus learning benefits parents can count on. All Highlights puzzles are well constructed and visually appealing to help bring kids meaningful benefits and maximum fun. Solving mazes helps develop hand-eye coordination, visual scanning, focus, handwriting skills and more. Puzzling also helps hone kids’ problem-solving skills, while humor and silly illustrations create positive learning experiences. This 144-page activity book also includes hands-on crafts to help families get creative and share Halloween fun together. Or take the book on the go to enjoy monster mazes, witchy Hidden Pictures scenes and more of Highlights’ world-famous puzzles from anywhere!
You Are Me
Author: Danny James
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 166244818X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
If you need hope, you need to read this book. You Are Me is a fascinating, heartening true story of one person’s journey from becoming crippled with amnesia by a car accident to recovering and becoming a parent to children who each needed a second chance at life. Our protagonist had the life he had always dreamed of—a great job, a partner, a nice home, and a great set of friends—a life many people dream of. At twenty-seven, a car accident left him severely handicapped and unable to remember his life before the car accident. The situation became worse when he was sent back to live with his parents in Alaska. Dealing with the unimaginable loss almost ended his life. Miracles happen when you least expect them. After seven years of trying, failing, giving up, and trying again, our protagonist eventually recovered much of what the car accident took away. He eventually got a job that he was able to keep, and with that came an amazing second chance at life. Because of this second chance, he was compelled to adopt children who also needed second chances. He adopted twins, then got married, and then together with husband, Joseph, adopted more children. These children came bearing the signs of unspeakable trauma. What had happened to them? No one knew. Four other families had taken them in and decided they couldn’t be parents to these children. Would these kids be able to recover from the damage that was done to their souls? Would these parents be able to love these children unconditionally? An event so implausible then threatens to tear apart the fragile family. Will the children ever have the family they so desperately need? Would there be a miracle for the children?
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 166244818X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
If you need hope, you need to read this book. You Are Me is a fascinating, heartening true story of one person’s journey from becoming crippled with amnesia by a car accident to recovering and becoming a parent to children who each needed a second chance at life. Our protagonist had the life he had always dreamed of—a great job, a partner, a nice home, and a great set of friends—a life many people dream of. At twenty-seven, a car accident left him severely handicapped and unable to remember his life before the car accident. The situation became worse when he was sent back to live with his parents in Alaska. Dealing with the unimaginable loss almost ended his life. Miracles happen when you least expect them. After seven years of trying, failing, giving up, and trying again, our protagonist eventually recovered much of what the car accident took away. He eventually got a job that he was able to keep, and with that came an amazing second chance at life. Because of this second chance, he was compelled to adopt children who also needed second chances. He adopted twins, then got married, and then together with husband, Joseph, adopted more children. These children came bearing the signs of unspeakable trauma. What had happened to them? No one knew. Four other families had taken them in and decided they couldn’t be parents to these children. Would these kids be able to recover from the damage that was done to their souls? Would these parents be able to love these children unconditionally? An event so implausible then threatens to tear apart the fragile family. Will the children ever have the family they so desperately need? Would there be a miracle for the children?
Fun with the Family Colorado
Author: Doris Kennedy
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762763337
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Geared towards parents with children between the ages of two and twelve, Fun with the Family Colorado features interesting facts and sidebars as well as practical tips about traveling with your little ones.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762763337
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
Geared towards parents with children between the ages of two and twelve, Fun with the Family Colorado features interesting facts and sidebars as well as practical tips about traveling with your little ones.
Everything Kids_ Halloween Puzzle And Activity Book
Author: Beth L. Blair & Jennifer A. Ericsson
Publisher: Aldo press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
What do you call a gost's mother and father? How does the vampire like his foodserved? And much more...
Publisher: Aldo press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
What do you call a gost's mother and father? How does the vampire like his foodserved? And much more...
Halloween Puzzles Deluxe
Author: Highlights
Publisher: Highlights Press
ISBN: 1644728427
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Discover over 50 spooky scenes and more than 600 hidden objects inside Hidden Pictures Halloween Puzzles Deluxe — a perfect treat for Halloween! A great gift for puzzlers ages 4-8, this activity book features a mix of Hidden Pictures scenes, mazes and other frightful Halloween puzzles showing ghosts, werewolves, jack-o’-lanterns and candy. This jam-packed book includes both full-color and classic black-and-white puzzle scenes. Kids can add over 135 glow-in-the-dark stickers of ghosts, bats and other friendly Halloween faces to the scenes for even more spooky fun. Bonus pages at the end of the 96-page book feature tasty recipes and engaging crafts, including 6 masks to cut out and decorate for make-believe play. The variety of activities in this book will keep puzzle enthusiasts engaged for hours and help them practice essential skills while having fun. Stickers offer an irresistible way for children to hone their fine motor control, while puzzles develop concentration, attention to detail and more skills needed for school. This book makes a spook-tacular gift for any child who loves Halloween.
Publisher: Highlights Press
ISBN: 1644728427
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Discover over 50 spooky scenes and more than 600 hidden objects inside Hidden Pictures Halloween Puzzles Deluxe — a perfect treat for Halloween! A great gift for puzzlers ages 4-8, this activity book features a mix of Hidden Pictures scenes, mazes and other frightful Halloween puzzles showing ghosts, werewolves, jack-o’-lanterns and candy. This jam-packed book includes both full-color and classic black-and-white puzzle scenes. Kids can add over 135 glow-in-the-dark stickers of ghosts, bats and other friendly Halloween faces to the scenes for even more spooky fun. Bonus pages at the end of the 96-page book feature tasty recipes and engaging crafts, including 6 masks to cut out and decorate for make-believe play. The variety of activities in this book will keep puzzle enthusiasts engaged for hours and help them practice essential skills while having fun. Stickers offer an irresistible way for children to hone their fine motor control, while puzzles develop concentration, attention to detail and more skills needed for school. This book makes a spook-tacular gift for any child who loves Halloween.
Kids' Witches & Wizards
Author: Laura Tyler Samuels
Publisher: Everything
ISBN: 9781580623964
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
A simple illustrated guide for kids on how to do magic tricks.
Publisher: Everything
ISBN: 9781580623964
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
A simple illustrated guide for kids on how to do magic tricks.
Archie Showcase Digest #20: Halloween Special
Author: Archie Superstars
Publisher: Archie Comic Publications
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Halloween is here again and Archie and all his friends in Riverdale are ready to have a spooky good time! From trick or treating to bobbing for apples and costumes galore, you’re in for some frighteningly fun adventures!
Publisher: Archie Comic Publications
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Halloween is here again and Archie and all his friends in Riverdale are ready to have a spooky good time! From trick or treating to bobbing for apples and costumes galore, you’re in for some frighteningly fun adventures!
The Everything Kids' Witches and Wizards Book
Author: L. T. Samuels
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439395175
Category : Charms
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
A book about witches, wizards and magic that encourages reading and respect for others and the natural world.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439395175
Category : Charms
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
A book about witches, wizards and magic that encourages reading and respect for others and the natural world.
The Everything Kids' Hidden Pictures Book
Author: Beth L Blair
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440522995
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
It's out of sight! For all you supersleuths out there, it's time to sharpen your searching skills and gear up for some serious fun! The Everything Kids' Hidden Pictures Book has tons of puzzles that take you from the beach to the classroom and all over town in search of out-of-the-way objects hidden from plain view. Grab a pencil and start exploring these creatively mastered puzzles! Whether you're sorting through laundry or posing for pictures, you can plow your way through themes such as: Fun with pets Schooltime activities Friends and family Outdoor entertainment With hundreds of objects just waiting to be discovered, you're in for page after page and hour after hour of fun!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440522995
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
It's out of sight! For all you supersleuths out there, it's time to sharpen your searching skills and gear up for some serious fun! The Everything Kids' Hidden Pictures Book has tons of puzzles that take you from the beach to the classroom and all over town in search of out-of-the-way objects hidden from plain view. Grab a pencil and start exploring these creatively mastered puzzles! Whether you're sorting through laundry or posing for pictures, you can plow your way through themes such as: Fun with pets Schooltime activities Friends and family Outdoor entertainment With hundreds of objects just waiting to be discovered, you're in for page after page and hour after hour of fun!
The Pumpkin's Secret
Author: AQEEL AHMED
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 1998240118
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Summary about this story: "The Pumpkin's Secret" is an exciting story about two best friends, Mia and Leo, who go on an amazing Halloween journey. The couple loves their quiet neighborhood and is looking forward to October and all the fun things that come with Halloween, like making pumpkins. They don't know that this year will be different because a stunning secret will be hiding inside a normal pumpkin. They choose a pumpkin from Farmer Jenkins' pumpkin farm that looks like it has something bad in its stem. This marks the beginning of their trip. They have no idea that this pumpkin is more than just a strange puzzle wrapped in a gourd. Under a night sky full of stars, Mia and Leo start to carve their creation, a friendly scarecrow. They are surprised when a soft golden glow comes out of the pumpkin and reveals a secret doorway. They go into a world called Pumpkin Ville, which is all about pumpkins, with their hearts beating fast. Everything in Pumpkin Ville is made out of pumpkins, from people to houses to trees. Mia and Leo went on a trip that was unique and charming, which made them want to go on it. They dance with Pumpkin Jig, a lively pumpkin scarecrow, meet Jack, an old and wise pumpkin, who tells them stories about the past of Pumpkin Ville, and eat treats made by Pumpkin Pie, a beautiful pumpkin cook. One of the most shocking things they found was that the pumpkin they had carved back home had come to life in Pumpkin Ville and was ready to go on adventures with them. Mia and Leo are very interested in Pumpkin Ville, but they miss their houses and families. They ask their friendly guide, Pumpkin Pops, to help them find their way back with sad hearts. They follow Pumpkin Pops through a pumpkin tunnel that sparkles and takes them and their magical friend back home. They are thrilled by their amazing journey and the fact that they have found a magical world under a simple pumpkin. Still, this is not the end of their story. Mia and Leo keep carving pumpkins for Halloween in the hopes that they will meet someone else amazing. Mia and Leo remember the lessons they learned in Pumpkin Ville as they grow up and become kind, caring people. Their pumpkins are a reminder that just beyond the ordinary, there might be something amazing waiting to be found in the world of "The Pumpkin's Secret." They also act as goodwill ambassadors in their community, spreading cheer, kindness, and the magic of Halloween all year long. Their story shows how selflessness, and the power of honest wishes can change the world, leaving a legacy of love and kindness. Their pumpkins have stood the test of time, which is a sign of how strong their friendship is and how much they want to make the world a better place. They also believe that there is always room for extraordinary opportunities every day. The touching story of Mia and Leo is a gentle reminder that the real magic of life can be found in acts of kindness, the comfort of friendship, and the power of sincere wishes. The story starts out like this: Before there was anything, there were two best friends named Mia and Leo. They lived in a small, beautiful area with tall trees and rolling hills. The kind of friendship that made everyone feel warm and fuzzy who saw it was famous. Leo and Mia were the best of friends. They laughed and did things together all the time. Mia's chestnut hair moved in the wind like fall leaves, and Leo's blue eyes looked like he was up to no good. With each passing season, their bond grew stronger, but it wasn't until Halloween, the best day of the year, that their hearts really came to life. The whole neighborhood was buzzing with excitement in the weeks before the scary holiday. Every house had ghosts and pumpkins on the porch, and the kids were busy making their costumes. But for Mia and Leo, Halloween was more than just a day; it was a season and a wonderful trip that was yet to come. As October began, the air was filled with a certain kind of excitement. The red and gold trees told secrets to anyone who would listen, and the smell of falling leaves could be smelled in the cool autumn breeze. During that time, the world seemed to slow down, so Mia and Leo could really enjoy the season they both loved. A trip to Farmer Jenkins' pumpkin patch was something that everyone looked forward to every year. A Halloween treasure trove was hidden away on this nice piece of land on the edge of their town. As far as the eye could see, there were rows and rows of orange pumpkins that were waiting for their big moment. There, dreams grew, and imaginations ran wild, and Mia and Leo couldn't wait to find the right pumpkin. As they walked through the pumpkin patch, their fingers would touch the rough, bumpy skins of the gourds. Their hearts were full of wonder, and they had big smiles on their faces. When they found pumpkins with strange shapes, they would laugh and think of the stories they could tell. When they thought they had found "the one," they would see another pumpkin a few rows down that was even more beautiful. This year was different, though. Mia and Leo were looking at the rows of orange balls when they noticed one that caught their eye and seemed to be talking to them. It wasn't the biggest or roundest, but there was something interesting about it. Its skin was a deep orange color, and its stem was bent in a funny way, as if it was hiding something important. Mia yelled, "This one!" with the excitement that only Halloween can bring out in a kid, and the two of them rolled the chosen pumpkin toward the checkout line, rustling leaves and making a lot of noise as they went. Farmer Jenkins, a friendly man with a white beard so thick that Santa Claus would be jealous, smiled at them. Even though he had seen many kids choose pumpkins over the years, Mia and Leo's picks stood out. "That's a special one you've got there, kids," he said, referring to a magical world. Mia and Leo tried to get Farmer Jenkins to tell them more, but he just ignored them with a strange grin. Mia and Leo got together in their garden that night as the sun went down below the horizon and turned the sky orange and purple. They got out their carving tools and started carving the pumpkin they had picked. As they skillfully drew a friendly skeleton on it, they thought about how it would look when it was done. As Leo cut into the pumpkin, the moon cast a soft white shimmer over their work. But then, as if it were being pushed by something else, a bright light shot out of the pumpkin's cut. It gave Mia and Leo a warm, alluring glow that made their faces flush. As they looked into the glowing middle of the pumpkin, they gasped in surprise. They were surprised to see a shimmering opening that looked like a window to another world and drew them in by saying they would have an adventure there. They decided to take a risk without thinking twice because they were very interested. Through the portal, they ran away together from their safe neighborhood and garden. They had no idea that the magic in a simple pumpkin would change their lives in such a big way. On the other side of the portal, the world of Pumpkin Ville was waiting to be discovered. It was outside of the realm of fantasy. That's where Halloween really came to life. Every building, tree, and even animal was made out of pumpkins, and each one was brighter and more interesting than the last. As they walked down streets lined with pumpkins, their eyes grew wide with wonder, and their carved faces lit up with smiles. Pumpkin Pops, a happy pumpkin man with a bright orange smile, says that Pumpkin Ville is a beautiful place where pumpkins enjoy Halloween all year long. They were happy to take him up on his offer to lead them. Their trip was full of interesting things they found and new people they met. Pumpkin Jig, a colorful scarecrow who was very good at spinning, joined them in the dance. Jack, a sage-colored pumpkin with a carved face, told them stories about the history of Pumpkin Ville to keep them busy. And they ate the tasty pumpkin treats that Pumpkin Pie, a nice pumpkin chef, had made. Mia and Leo were most excited about how their own pumpkin, which they had made, changed back into their own world. It had also come to life. It was smiling and jumping around, eager to go on adventures with them. Mia and Leo had a good time in Pumpkin Ville, but they knew that their time there was short. They missed their homes, their families, and the places they were used to. They went up to Pumpkin Pops with sad hearts and asked him to help them use the portal to get back home. They found a pumpkin portal that, if they follow Pumpkin Pops, will take them back to their land. They had tears in their eyes as they said goodbye to their new friends, knowing that they would always remember their amazing trip. Mia and Leo went back to their quiet neighborhood and looked at the pumpkin they had carved with smiles on their faces. From their past experiences, they knew that magic can be found in the strangest places, even in the middle of a pumpkin. Mia and Leo continued to carve pumpkins every October because it was a tradition for them. They were sure that something special was hiding beneath the ordinary. Their memories of Pumpkin Ville stayed with them, showing how strong their friendship was and how magical Halloween was. As time went on, Mia and Leo's Halloween traditions became something they looked forward to every year. As they got older, they let other people hang out with them. On cool fall nights, they told wide-eyed kid’s stories about their wonderful trip to Pumpkin Ville. As they carved more and more pumpkins, each with its own story, their love for Halloween grew. As they got older, they learned to appreciate the beauty of the season and became known in their neighborhood as Halloween fans who could turn their small house into a haunted wonderland that could compete with the scariest haunted houses. Still, every Halloween there was a small chance that they would find another great pumpkin. They understood that magic could be found again every time they carved a pumpkin, and not just on a single trip. As the sun went down in the yard on a cool October evening, Mia and Leo began to work on a very complicated pumpkin design. It was a glimpse of a kind spirit, whose ghostly form twisted and spun like strands of smoke. As Leo carefully carved the ghost's face, something wonderful happened again. The pumpkin shined like it did on that night when they were kids and something bad happened. From inside, a soft golden glow filled the air with joy and longing. Leo and Mia gave each other sly looks. They both knew that magic was calling them back. As they reached out to touch the burning pumpkin, they let out a lot of air. Its surface was warm and welcoming, luring them into the shimmering portal that suddenly appeared in front of them. They didn't think twice before taking each other's hands and walking into the unknown. When they came out to the other side, they found out they were in a part of Pumpkin Ville that had never been seen before. This was the Pumpkin Patch of Wishes in Pumpkin Ville, where pumpkins got bigger and stronger. Every pumpkin had a special ability: it could make wishes come true. Wanda, a beautiful pumpkin fairy with a sparkle in her eye, was there to meet them. She told Leo and Mia about the cool things about this special patch and gave them the chance to make a wish, but it had to be true and good for everyone.
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 1998240118
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Summary about this story: "The Pumpkin's Secret" is an exciting story about two best friends, Mia and Leo, who go on an amazing Halloween journey. The couple loves their quiet neighborhood and is looking forward to October and all the fun things that come with Halloween, like making pumpkins. They don't know that this year will be different because a stunning secret will be hiding inside a normal pumpkin. They choose a pumpkin from Farmer Jenkins' pumpkin farm that looks like it has something bad in its stem. This marks the beginning of their trip. They have no idea that this pumpkin is more than just a strange puzzle wrapped in a gourd. Under a night sky full of stars, Mia and Leo start to carve their creation, a friendly scarecrow. They are surprised when a soft golden glow comes out of the pumpkin and reveals a secret doorway. They go into a world called Pumpkin Ville, which is all about pumpkins, with their hearts beating fast. Everything in Pumpkin Ville is made out of pumpkins, from people to houses to trees. Mia and Leo went on a trip that was unique and charming, which made them want to go on it. They dance with Pumpkin Jig, a lively pumpkin scarecrow, meet Jack, an old and wise pumpkin, who tells them stories about the past of Pumpkin Ville, and eat treats made by Pumpkin Pie, a beautiful pumpkin cook. One of the most shocking things they found was that the pumpkin they had carved back home had come to life in Pumpkin Ville and was ready to go on adventures with them. Mia and Leo are very interested in Pumpkin Ville, but they miss their houses and families. They ask their friendly guide, Pumpkin Pops, to help them find their way back with sad hearts. They follow Pumpkin Pops through a pumpkin tunnel that sparkles and takes them and their magical friend back home. They are thrilled by their amazing journey and the fact that they have found a magical world under a simple pumpkin. Still, this is not the end of their story. Mia and Leo keep carving pumpkins for Halloween in the hopes that they will meet someone else amazing. Mia and Leo remember the lessons they learned in Pumpkin Ville as they grow up and become kind, caring people. Their pumpkins are a reminder that just beyond the ordinary, there might be something amazing waiting to be found in the world of "The Pumpkin's Secret." They also act as goodwill ambassadors in their community, spreading cheer, kindness, and the magic of Halloween all year long. Their story shows how selflessness, and the power of honest wishes can change the world, leaving a legacy of love and kindness. Their pumpkins have stood the test of time, which is a sign of how strong their friendship is and how much they want to make the world a better place. They also believe that there is always room for extraordinary opportunities every day. The touching story of Mia and Leo is a gentle reminder that the real magic of life can be found in acts of kindness, the comfort of friendship, and the power of sincere wishes. The story starts out like this: Before there was anything, there were two best friends named Mia and Leo. They lived in a small, beautiful area with tall trees and rolling hills. The kind of friendship that made everyone feel warm and fuzzy who saw it was famous. Leo and Mia were the best of friends. They laughed and did things together all the time. Mia's chestnut hair moved in the wind like fall leaves, and Leo's blue eyes looked like he was up to no good. With each passing season, their bond grew stronger, but it wasn't until Halloween, the best day of the year, that their hearts really came to life. The whole neighborhood was buzzing with excitement in the weeks before the scary holiday. Every house had ghosts and pumpkins on the porch, and the kids were busy making their costumes. But for Mia and Leo, Halloween was more than just a day; it was a season and a wonderful trip that was yet to come. As October began, the air was filled with a certain kind of excitement. The red and gold trees told secrets to anyone who would listen, and the smell of falling leaves could be smelled in the cool autumn breeze. During that time, the world seemed to slow down, so Mia and Leo could really enjoy the season they both loved. A trip to Farmer Jenkins' pumpkin patch was something that everyone looked forward to every year. A Halloween treasure trove was hidden away on this nice piece of land on the edge of their town. As far as the eye could see, there were rows and rows of orange pumpkins that were waiting for their big moment. There, dreams grew, and imaginations ran wild, and Mia and Leo couldn't wait to find the right pumpkin. As they walked through the pumpkin patch, their fingers would touch the rough, bumpy skins of the gourds. Their hearts were full of wonder, and they had big smiles on their faces. When they found pumpkins with strange shapes, they would laugh and think of the stories they could tell. When they thought they had found "the one," they would see another pumpkin a few rows down that was even more beautiful. This year was different, though. Mia and Leo were looking at the rows of orange balls when they noticed one that caught their eye and seemed to be talking to them. It wasn't the biggest or roundest, but there was something interesting about it. Its skin was a deep orange color, and its stem was bent in a funny way, as if it was hiding something important. Mia yelled, "This one!" with the excitement that only Halloween can bring out in a kid, and the two of them rolled the chosen pumpkin toward the checkout line, rustling leaves and making a lot of noise as they went. Farmer Jenkins, a friendly man with a white beard so thick that Santa Claus would be jealous, smiled at them. Even though he had seen many kids choose pumpkins over the years, Mia and Leo's picks stood out. "That's a special one you've got there, kids," he said, referring to a magical world. Mia and Leo tried to get Farmer Jenkins to tell them more, but he just ignored them with a strange grin. Mia and Leo got together in their garden that night as the sun went down below the horizon and turned the sky orange and purple. They got out their carving tools and started carving the pumpkin they had picked. As they skillfully drew a friendly skeleton on it, they thought about how it would look when it was done. As Leo cut into the pumpkin, the moon cast a soft white shimmer over their work. But then, as if it were being pushed by something else, a bright light shot out of the pumpkin's cut. It gave Mia and Leo a warm, alluring glow that made their faces flush. As they looked into the glowing middle of the pumpkin, they gasped in surprise. They were surprised to see a shimmering opening that looked like a window to another world and drew them in by saying they would have an adventure there. They decided to take a risk without thinking twice because they were very interested. Through the portal, they ran away together from their safe neighborhood and garden. They had no idea that the magic in a simple pumpkin would change their lives in such a big way. On the other side of the portal, the world of Pumpkin Ville was waiting to be discovered. It was outside of the realm of fantasy. That's where Halloween really came to life. Every building, tree, and even animal was made out of pumpkins, and each one was brighter and more interesting than the last. As they walked down streets lined with pumpkins, their eyes grew wide with wonder, and their carved faces lit up with smiles. Pumpkin Pops, a happy pumpkin man with a bright orange smile, says that Pumpkin Ville is a beautiful place where pumpkins enjoy Halloween all year long. They were happy to take him up on his offer to lead them. Their trip was full of interesting things they found and new people they met. Pumpkin Jig, a colorful scarecrow who was very good at spinning, joined them in the dance. Jack, a sage-colored pumpkin with a carved face, told them stories about the history of Pumpkin Ville to keep them busy. And they ate the tasty pumpkin treats that Pumpkin Pie, a nice pumpkin chef, had made. Mia and Leo were most excited about how their own pumpkin, which they had made, changed back into their own world. It had also come to life. It was smiling and jumping around, eager to go on adventures with them. Mia and Leo had a good time in Pumpkin Ville, but they knew that their time there was short. They missed their homes, their families, and the places they were used to. They went up to Pumpkin Pops with sad hearts and asked him to help them use the portal to get back home. They found a pumpkin portal that, if they follow Pumpkin Pops, will take them back to their land. They had tears in their eyes as they said goodbye to their new friends, knowing that they would always remember their amazing trip. Mia and Leo went back to their quiet neighborhood and looked at the pumpkin they had carved with smiles on their faces. From their past experiences, they knew that magic can be found in the strangest places, even in the middle of a pumpkin. Mia and Leo continued to carve pumpkins every October because it was a tradition for them. They were sure that something special was hiding beneath the ordinary. Their memories of Pumpkin Ville stayed with them, showing how strong their friendship was and how magical Halloween was. As time went on, Mia and Leo's Halloween traditions became something they looked forward to every year. As they got older, they let other people hang out with them. On cool fall nights, they told wide-eyed kid’s stories about their wonderful trip to Pumpkin Ville. As they carved more and more pumpkins, each with its own story, their love for Halloween grew. As they got older, they learned to appreciate the beauty of the season and became known in their neighborhood as Halloween fans who could turn their small house into a haunted wonderland that could compete with the scariest haunted houses. Still, every Halloween there was a small chance that they would find another great pumpkin. They understood that magic could be found again every time they carved a pumpkin, and not just on a single trip. As the sun went down in the yard on a cool October evening, Mia and Leo began to work on a very complicated pumpkin design. It was a glimpse of a kind spirit, whose ghostly form twisted and spun like strands of smoke. As Leo carefully carved the ghost's face, something wonderful happened again. The pumpkin shined like it did on that night when they were kids and something bad happened. From inside, a soft golden glow filled the air with joy and longing. Leo and Mia gave each other sly looks. They both knew that magic was calling them back. As they reached out to touch the burning pumpkin, they let out a lot of air. Its surface was warm and welcoming, luring them into the shimmering portal that suddenly appeared in front of them. They didn't think twice before taking each other's hands and walking into the unknown. When they came out to the other side, they found out they were in a part of Pumpkin Ville that had never been seen before. This was the Pumpkin Patch of Wishes in Pumpkin Ville, where pumpkins got bigger and stronger. Every pumpkin had a special ability: it could make wishes come true. Wanda, a beautiful pumpkin fairy with a sparkle in her eye, was there to meet them. She told Leo and Mia about the cool things about this special patch and gave them the chance to make a wish, but it had to be true and good for everyone.