As autumn arrives at The Rescue, the rolling hills begin to glow with brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold. Leaves dance across the pastures, pumpkins begin appearing everywhere, and two fluffy Highland calf friends know exactly what that means - adventure time!
Panda and Blaze cannot wait for pumpkin season to begin. From the moment the first pumpkins appear, the playful pair watch eagerly from their pasture with perked ears, wiggling tails, and excited eyes. They know pumpkins are not just decorations at The Rescue. Pumpkins mean rolling, bouncing, chasing, and all kinds of autumn fun.
Soon a giant pumpkin comes tumbling into their pasture, and Panda and Blaze race after it across the hills. Up the pasture it rolls. Down the hill it races. Around the field it spins while the two fluffy friends bounce and play with growing excitement. But when the pumpkin suddenly bumps into a rock and cracks wide open, Panda and Blaze discover the very best surprise of all - pumpkins are not only fun to play with, they are delicious too!
Filled with cozy watercolor illustrations, warm autumn scenery, playful farm animal personalities, and gentle storytelling, Panda and Blaze Get a Pumpkin: An Autumn Adventure at The Rescue is a heartwarming picture book celebrating friendship, curiosity, seasonal traditions, and the simple joys of fall.
Young readers will love following Panda and Blaze through colorful pumpkin patches, glowing countryside landscapes, rolling hills, drifting autumn leaves, and a playful adventure full of laughter, movement, and cozy harvest magic. Perfect for children who love farm animals, pumpkins, Highland cows, autumn stories, and wholesome bedtime reading, this charming seasonal story captures the warmth and wonder of fall at The Rescue.
Perfect for ages 3-8 and ideal for autumn storytime, classroom reading, pumpkin patch season, and families who love cozy farm-themed adventures.
Lyons, Jessica Emily: - Jessica Emily Lyons is an emerging children's author whose love for animals inspires her storytelling. As an individual who experiences autism and challenges with social interaction, Jessica found connection, confidence, and comfort through working with animals. Their unconditional acceptance helped her develop communication skills, emotional resilience, and a deep sense of purpose.Today, Jessica gives back to the animals who helped shape her journey by sharing their stories with young readers. Through her writing, she hopes to foster kindness, empathy, and understanding while helping children see the unique personalities and value of every animal.When she is not writing, Jessica enjoys spending time with the animals at the rescue, where many of her stories begin.
Pine, Wendy: - Wendy Pine is the author behind nature-inspired stories, journals, and keepsake books that invite readers to slow down, reflect, and connect with what matters most. Her work is rooted in simple living, seasonal rhythms, and the quiet beauty found in everyday moments.Through both children's stories and thoughtfully designed guided books, Wendy creates meaningful experiences that encourage imagination, emotional connection, and intentional living. Whether through gentle storytelling or structured reflection, her books are designed to be returned to again and again-growing more meaningful over time. Published under Rooted & Roaming Press, Wendy Pine's work blends creativity, purpose, and heart, offering readers of all ages a place to pause, create, and feel at home. Wendy Pine creates nature-inspired stories and guided journals designed to encourage reflection, creativity, and meaningful connection to everyday life.
