Halloween is approaching, and people are going to the pumpkin patch to pick a scary looking pumpkin! But, oh no! What about the one with the happy smile?

This is a short sweet one in the vein of the teddybear whose smile was sown on upside down. It's a cartoon I vividly remember watching, about the last one to be chose, and will he find a forever home?

While I love all the things creepy, it's nice to have something non-creepy for the chilren. Let's draw them in with happyly smiling pumpkins, heh.

The arc was provided by the publisher.

This is a cute and uplifting book that follows a Happy Pumpkin, who is teased and left behind for being 'different'. I really enjoyed the lessons it teaches such as being apologetically yourself, that it's okay to be different, and that everyone has their own likes, fears and preferences. The illustrations were delightful as well.

A meaningful and lovely read that's perfect for all children.