The Pumpkin Patch Pattern

November 22, 2009: I purchased this book so that my grandchildren could come and I would read it to them here at my home. But, my 20 month granddaughter loved it so much she wouldn't put it down when it was time to go home. So I went back to Barnes and Noble and bought another. Both grandchildren love lifting the flaps and looking at what is underneath; and they both just love Elmo! I strongly recommend this book.

This otherwise promising tale of a dedicated young scarecrow and his beloved pumpkin patch lacks only polish. As the harvest approaches, Jeb Scarecrow's pumpkins are flourishing. Much to his dismay, however, ``those pesky, seed-guzzling, fruit-pecking crows'' aim to throw themselves a wing-ding the week before Halloween, with his glorious crop as the main course. ``Dawgone it, what am I going to do?'' asks Jeb, then enlists Mommo and Daddo's help in an anti-crow surprise in the spooky spirit of the...

What could be more fun than a party on Halloween night with the Sesame Street gang? Kids can lift the flaps to see what suprises the pumpkim patch holds - a dancing scarecrow, a spooky moon, and a ghost with a strong resemblance to ... Big Bird!