Piper and the Great Pumpkin Invasion; A Halloween Tale

One pumpkin. Then three. Then an entire neighborhood full of suspicious orange faces. Piper smells trouble-and this time, it isn’t the cat.Piper is a scrappy Jack Russell with a tail full of wags, paws full of bounce, and a very important job: keeping an eye on the neighborhood. She knows the friendly neighbors, the grumpy neighbors, and-most importantly-which ones give the best treats.But something strange is happening.Orange creatures are appearing on porches, beside mailboxes, and even in windows. They don’t answer when Piper barks. More arrive every day. And after dark...they GLOW!There can be only one explanation: ALIEN INVASION!With Charlie, Bunny, and Squirrel on patrol, Piper launches a plan to protect her family and baby Annaboo. Squirrel will keep watch. Bunny will investigate. Charlie will stand guard. And Piper will bravely lead the charge.Right after she comes out from under the bed.Between mysterious rustling, a mischievous tabby named Jingles, and humans behaving very suspiciously, this little dog has a BIG mystery to solve. Can Piper find her courage-and discover what those grinning visitors are really up to?Piper and the Great Pumpkin Invasion: A Halloween Tale by Charles Kennedy is a playful picture book filled with expressive illustrations, funny misunderstandings, loyal friends, and just enough spooky suspense to keep little listeners leaning closer. Beneath the Halloween silliness is a warm story about facing fears, looking out for loved ones, and discovering that unfamiliar things aren’t always what they seem.A festive read-aloud for family story time, classroom celebrations, and young dog lovers who enjoy their Halloween adventures with more giggles than goosebumps.Get ready for brave paws, glowing grins, and one last pumpkin surprise!