PagineThe Pumpkin Chase by Smangaliso Simelane is a perfect spooky-season read — free to enjoy online this Halloween, right here in the Pagine library.
Oh no, the naughty pumpkin pie thief is running away with Miss Sunflower’s pie! Will you help to catch the crook? A South African picture book in English from Book Dash · Emotions and life skills, Let's learn!. CC BY 4.0.
Atmospheric and just the right kind of thrilling, this is a great pick for Halloween reading. Share it aloud by torchlight, or let an independent reader enjoy the chills on their own — a perfect way to turn spooky season into reading season.
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Yes — you can read The Pumpkin Chase free online in the Pagine library, with no payment or sign-up required.
This edition is a good fit for ages 2–5, though families enjoy reading it aloud together across ages.
Scariness is in the eye of the reader. Preview it first if your child is sensitive, or choose one of the friendlier titles in the collection for younger readers.