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The Oh, So Very Small Pumpkin!
Paperback
General Juvenile FictionHoliday
Publisher: Jessica Williams
Published: Feb 2 2026
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.07 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Oh, So Very Small Pumpkin! is a heartwarming and hopeful Halloween story about a brave little girl spending the holiday in the hospital as she battles cancer. Halloween is her favorite day of the year, and even though she's far from home, she dreams of celebrating it-just a little.
One afternoon, she looks out her hospital window and sees an old truck selling pumpkins in the parking lot. Her eyes light up. She begs for one small pumpkin, and her mom and doctor lovingly allows her to bring to her room, giving her a piece of the Halloween magic she thought she would miss.
Later that night, she wakes to find her tiny pumpkin glowing softly... perfectly carved, as if by a gentle, unseen friend. The surprise brings the first true smile she's had in a long time. Reminding her that even during the hardest times, wonder, hope, and a little Halloween magic can still find their way in.
A tender story about courage, childhood innocence, and the smallest things that bring the greatest comfort. The Oh, So Very Small Pumpkin! is a touching read for families, children, and anyone who believes in the power of kindness and light during dark days.
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