Mr. Umgawa's Pumpkin Tree

In the adult world, pumpkins do not grow on tall trees. In Mr. Umgawa's world, they do. Mr. Umgawa, with his Magic Pencil, writes stories that both children and adults enjoy, Joseph created this story with his wife Linda while they were on a vacation trip to Canada. The story takes you on a creative adventure to Mr. Umgawa's place in Idaho. Take time to dream and imagine a world that is filled with possibility. This is a story about a Pumpkin Tree and a little girl named Katie who becomes its guardian. A treasured story of tradition-and a coming together of friends and community. The magic pencil will take you on an adventure...and it all starts with a Pumpkin Tree.

Joseph McIntire is a research physicist (retired) and Linda Inlow was a United Methodist minister. Together with their creative talents, this book came into being.

Previous books written by Joseph McIntire, et.al. include TUMMY TALKS, edited by Madeleine Sigman-Grant, PhD, RD, and written for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Cooperative Extension. This is a children's story for young children and parents dealing with the problem of early childhood obesity. It currently is in the public domain and can be downloaded from the University website.