The first pumpkin Tim ever carved was fierce and funny, and he named it Jack. When Halloween was over and the pumpkin was beginning to rot, Tim set it out in the garden and throughout the weeks he watched it change. By spring, a plant began to grow! Pumpkin Jack, by Will Hubbell, is a gentle story and beautifully detailed illustrations give an intimate look at the cycle of life. 

Students will listen to the story read aloud, and they will be given ample opportunities to practice good...