Mrs. Mcmurphy's Pumpkin

Walton's wickedly funny story about one woman's unique solution to a pesky pumpkin and Bettoli's scrumptious illustrations combine for a holiday treat that's spicy and sweet. Full color.

One morning, a few days before Halloween, Mrs. McMurphy wakes up to find a large pumpkin by her front door. "My mouth is here. I speak to you. When my teeth are here, I'll eat you " it says with a mischievous grin. Unafraid, Mrs. McMurphy politely places the threatening squash outside. But day after day the pumpkin returns to make good on its promise