a pumpkin waits in a pumpkin patch for a child to come and take it home for Halloween

Little Pumpkin's First Halloween

A small, keen pumpkin sitting in a bright green pumpkin patch

In a pumpkin patch, so bright and green, sat a pumpkin, small and keen. It waited there, day and night, hoping for a child’s delight. Little Pumpkin dreamed of a Halloween, filled with joy and sights unseen.

Waiting in the Patch

Alaric with fair hair, smiling and picking up a round, neat pumpkin in the patch

Alaric, a boy with hair so fair, wandered through the patch with care. He spotted Little Pumpkin, round and neat, and thought it looked so very sweet. With a smile, he picked it up, thinking of the Halloween cup.

Alaric's Discovery

Blondie with a kind expression, looking hopefully at Alaric holding the pumpkin

Blondie, a girl with a heart so kind, had Halloween on her mind. She wished for a pumpkin, big and bright, to carve and light up the night. She saw Alaric with his find, and hoped he wouldn't mind.

Blondie's Wish

Alaric smiling and holding the pumpkin, with Blondie cheering happily beside him

Alaric saw Blondie’s hopeful eyes, and he had a wonderful surprise. 'Let's share this pumpkin,' he said with glee, 'And make it the best it can be.' Blondie agreed with a happy cheer, and they made a plan so clear.

A Friendly Meeting

A carved jack-o'-lantern glowing brightly, with tools scattered around

Together they carved with careful touch, making a face they loved so much. Little Pumpkin beamed with pride, as they worked side by side. A jack-o'-lantern, bright and grand, ready to light up the land.

Carving the Pumpkin

Alaric and Blondie holding the glowing jack-o'-lantern under a starry sky, both smiling

On Halloween night, the sky was dark, but Little Pumpkin made a spark. Alaric and Blondie held it high, beneath the twinkling, starry sky. They laughed and played, in costumes bright, enjoying the magical night.

Halloween Night

A glowing jack-o'-lantern with children in costumes knocking on doors in the background

They knocked on doors, saying 'Trick or treat!' and filled their bags with candy sweet. Little Pumpkin glowed with cheer, spreading joy far and near. Friends and neighbors joined the fun, under the moon and shining sun.

A Night of Fun

Alaric and Blondie standing with Little Pumpkin, smiling and waving goodbye

As the night came to an end, Alaric and Blondie made a new friend. Little Pumpkin, bright and true, had a Halloween dream come true. They promised to meet next year, for more fun and Halloween cheer.