Lois Ehlert used some of her favorite fall objects, from locust pods and ornamental gourds to various squashes, nuts, and fruits, as the basis for the art she created to tell the story of a group of mice planning a harvest party—no cats allowed! It’s one meat-eating cat in particular that the mice have their eye on, and when it does indeed come creeping in to disrupt the nighttime festivities, the mice are ready with a very scary pumpkin—Boo to you! “Scat, scary cat. Have some broccoli!” Ehlert’s story is a visual feast sure to inspire young artists, who can also take some cues from her “Pumpkin Talk” note inviting children to create their own jack-o-lantern. (Ages 3–7)