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Pumpkin Spice

Pumpkin Spice

Illustrated by Monique Dong

Board Book

Pumpkin Spice

About the Book

A delicious celebration of fall that hits all the senses, complete with a recipe for a homemade pumpkin spice blend! Little ones will love cozying up with this board book and learning all about the delights of autumn.

Pumpkin Spice is getting ready to paint the leaves red, yellow, and orange for fall when she meets a talking pumpkin who introduces her to the real reason the leaves change color, before immersing her in the sights, smells, and tastes of the season.

Focusing on the senses, this board book celebrates all the reasons to love the fall—from the beautiful foliage to the delicious food to the joyful holidays.

Product Details

On sale: August 12, 2025
Age: 0-3 years
Grade: Up to Preschool
Page count: 16 Pages
ISBN: 9780593889145
Reading level: Lexile: 510L | Fountas/Pinnell: K

Author Bio

Arie Kaplan (he/him) is an American writer and comedian. He is the author of the 96 Facts About… series as well as the book Masters of the Comic Book Universe Revealed! and a writer for Mad magazine. He lives in New York City.

Monique Dong (she/her) is a freelance illustrator whose passion is creating images that encompass light, life, warmth, and color. She studied animation at City Varsity and worked at Clockwork Zoo, an animation company in South Africa.

Reviews

"Dong’s warm, cheerful illustrations enhance the cozy fall vibe...A lightly enjoyable seasonal pick that will find a place in fall displays."—School Library Journal