The Pumpkin Who Stayed for Christmas Workbook

By Kelley M Likes

Bring the magic of The Pumpkin Who Stayed for Christmas to life with this fun and festive companion workbook Packed with activities, drawing challenges, puzzles, and creative exercises, this workbook helps children explore the story's themes of friendship, imagination, and holiday joy.

Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or cozy family time, it encourages kids to think, draw, and play while celebrating the season.

Includes 52 pages to color, create, decorate, solve, draw, and cut out & play

Festive learning activities ages 6-7

Halloween/Christmas story companion workbook

Pumpkin/Christmas activity sheets

Holiday coloring and activity workbook

Literacy and SEL Christmas workbook

Creative pumpkin drawing and activity book

Free Lesson Plans & Storytime Videos at www.likespublishing.com

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kelley M Likes is an award-winning children's author, publisher, and former T6 Certified educator who creates stories that inspire curiosity and kindness, build confidence, creativity, and resilience. Her books range from humorous picture books and beginning readers to social-emotional learning stories that help children navigate real-life challenges.

Drawing on her background in business, education, and educational technology, Kelley creates engaging books for children of all ages, from beginning readers and humorous adventures to social-emotional learning stories and imaginative picture books.

Her growing catalog includes titles such as Panic and the Happy Thought, The Pumpkin Who Stayed for Christmas, Quest for the Momma Violin, Snout, Ben Wise and the Purple Dragon, and the Mat early reader series.

As founder of Likes Publishing, Kelley is dedicated to producing high-quality books that inspire a lifelong love of reading while helping children navigate friendship, emotions, creativity, and personal growth.

A mini-stroke survivor, brain tumor host, and lifelong storyteller, Kelley believes books can help children see the world, and themselves, in new ways. When she's not writing, Kelley enjoys encouraging young writers, speaking to students about the publishing process, and helping aspiring authors bring their own stories to life.

EDUCATION:

Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Media and Technology

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Business Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration

Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Marketing and Management

MEMBER:

SCBWI

Storyteller Academy

The Authors Guild

IBPA Independent Book Publishers Association

Book an Author

Alliance of Independent Authors

AUTHOR VISITS

I offer a full day of age-specific presentations for grades 1st to 12th, focused on what it means to be an author & publisher and creating stories.

Visits can include: Lunch with students, book signings, contest judging, classroom drop-ins, and individual classroom presentations and discussions.

In addition, free lesson plans with projects to extend the visit are included.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Hannah Staley-Foster is an illustrator and content creator who specializes in bright, cheerful, and usually nature or animal-focused art. Primarily a digital artist, she also runs a YouTube channel where she shares her work and process; in addition, Hannah loves to share her work at conventions and art shows. Hannah is eager to continue to use her art to share uplifting messages and add light to the world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FNL9G3RY
• ISBN13: 9798889021209
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Likes Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 2