Last year, I wrote a children’s book called Pumpkin Spice, which was illustrated by the incredible Monique Dong. It will be published by Penguin Random House on August 12, 2025.

This board book is a lavishly illustrated tribute to the wonders of the fall season, from the colorful foliage to the yummy food. And what about autumn holidays? Are they explored in this book? You bet they are!

Here’s the official publisher description of Pumpkin Spice:

A delicious celebration of fall that hits all the senses, complete with a recipe for a homemade pumpkin spice blend! Little ones will love cozying up with this board book and learning all about the delights of autumn. Pumpkin Spice is getting ready to paint the leaves red, yellow, and orange for fall when she meets a talking pumpkin who introduces her to the real reason the leaves change color, before immersing her in the sights, smells, and tastes of the season. Focusing on the senses, this board book celebrates all the reasons to love the fall—from the beautiful foliage to the delicious food to the joyful holidays.

The book is available for preorder HERE, HERE, and HERE.

(And if you go to the Amazon page for Pumpkin Spice, you can even check out an excerpt of the book!)

But if you’d like to see all of the other books I’ve written for Penguin Random House (including the ones that aren’t about the beauty of autumn), click HERE.