The Spookiest Pumpkin Patch in South Dakota

by Louise Martin, Gabriele Tafuni (Illustrator)

Overview

There's a Halloween party at the spookiest pumpkin patch in South Dakota—and it's sure to be a FRIGHTFUL time!

It's Halloween, and something eerie is brewing deep in the heart of the Mount Rushmore State. An invitation to the Spookiest Pumpkin Patch in South Dakota has arrived, but no one has ever visited it before—will witches cackle? Ghosts appear? Visit all your favorite places around South Dakota from Sioux Falls to Rapid City as our heroes try on costumes, go apple picking, and trick-or-treat. When night falls, do they dare approach the Spookiest Pumpkin Patch?

With charming illustrations, clever rhymes, and a parade of friendly phantoms, this playful picture book features popular South Dakota landmarks on every page. It's a Halloween bash that offers spine-tingling fun!

• A family-friendly story with just the right amount of spooky for children ages 3–7
• Showcases iconic South Dakota landmarks like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, 1880 Train, The Corn Palace, and more
• Includes a sticker sheet full of South Dakota-themed Halloween stickers to decorate the activity page

In Sioux Falls, whispers fly:

How frightful will it be?

What makes a pumpkin patch so spooky?

We can't wait to see!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781464264153
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	07/28/2026
Series:	Spookiest Pumpkin Patch
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.35(d)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Louise Martin has written and edited a wide range of books and magazines for children. She lives in England with her family and food-obsessed whippet.

Gabriele Tafuni started drawing when he was little, creating his own world of imaginary animals and creatures mixed with objects, plants, and everything that he found funny! A graduate of the European Institute of Design in Turin, Gabriele has enjoyed working in the world of children’s illustration for many years.