Posted: 08/09/2010

Meet children's author Debbie Reece at Greetings & Readings of Hunt Valley on Saturday, November 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. Reece will sign copies of her first book, The Christmas Pumpkin. In this colorfully illustrated children's story, James wants to show everyone what a green pumpkin can do for Christmas. Follow him while he dreams of ways to decorate his pumpkin for Christmas. Many people will laugh at this idea. Will he get a chance to turn his green pumpkin into something special before Christmas Eve? This delightful story proves that if you believe in something, you can make it happen. Inspired by her son, Matthew, and his 5-year-old classmates, local author Debbie Reece wrote a story about a pumpkin that never turns orange and seems neglected for Halloween. A young boy decides that he wants to use it to celebrate Christmas. The pumpkin then becomes the source of neighborhood curiosity and inspiration. Her story sweetly conveys the significance of Christmas and Hanukkah traditions through the eyes of a child. Your family is sure to enjoy this new holiday story with a twist. It is an easy read with full color illustrations throughout and a pull out coloring page to design your own Christmas Pumpkin. Order a copy of The Christmas Pumpkin before the author's appearance and request a personalized, autographed copy from the event at no extra charge.