What happens to your jack-o’-lantern after Halloween is over? Pumpkin Smash turns the end of spooky season into one more reason to celebrate with a lively, playful story about smashing, squashing, and composting pumpkins instead of sending them to the trash.

Written by award-winning author Michelle Schaub with bright, energetic illustrations by Rilla Alexander, this action-packed picture book follows all the wonderfully messy ways pumpkins can be broken down and turned into compost. Along the way, little readers discover how those once-spooky jack-o’-lanterns can give back to the earth by providing nutrients for the soil and even seeds for next year’s pumpkins.

With rhythmic, lyrical text and plenty of smashing fun, Pumpkin Smash introduces sustainability and caring for our planet in a way that feels exciting, approachable, and just a little bit messy.

Features

• A lively picture book celebrating a fun post-Halloween tradition

• Introduces composting and sustainability in a kid-friendly way

• Shows children an alternative to throwing away old jack-o’-lanterns

• Helps little readers learn how compost nourishes soil and supports new growth

• Rhythmic, energetic text by award-winning author Michelle Schaub

• Bright, playful illustrations by Rilla Alexander

• Encourages curiosity about nature and caring for the environment

• A fun addition to Halloween and fall bookshelves

Why We Love It at Drool & Co.

We love that Pumpkin Smash takes something kids already find irresistible—smashing pumpkins—and turns it into a fun lesson about taking care of our planet. It’s festive, energetic, and educational without feeling like a lesson, making it such a fun book to read after Halloween when those jack-o’-lanterns are ready for their next adventure.