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The Pumpkin Maker: Made to Shine
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Sep 12 2026
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
From a tiny seed in spring to a glowing pumpkin on Halloween night, Carson discovers that growing a pumpkin is about more than watering and waiting. As he watches God bring the little seed to life, he learns a gentle truth: God is the Maker of all good things-and just as a pumpkin can be changed from the inside out, He is shaping our hearts to shine His light.
The Pumpkin Maker is a warm, faith-filled story about growth, wonder, and the God who made us to shine.
Perfect for families looking for a wholesome alternative to traditional Halloween stories, this beautifully illustrated picture book gently weaves faith into the excitement of planting, growing, carving, and celebrating a pumpkin.
A meaningful read-aloud for:
- Christian families and homeschool families
- Fall and Halloween story time
- Children learning about God's creation and purpose
- Preschool and early elementary readers
- Sunday school, classrooms, and family devotion time
- Fall birthdays, Halloween baskets, and seasonal gifts
With a message centered on patience, gratitude, transformation, and shining God's light, The Pumpkin Maker reminds little readers that some of the most beautiful things take time to grow-and that God is always at work.
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