Wilber-The Littlest Pumpkin

About the Book

“Wilber, The Littlest Pumpkin,” is the story of the littlest pumpkin in the patch who fears he will not be chosen by a child to be a Jack-O-Lantern. A fate worse than death awaits those pumpkins not chosen – they are sent to the pumpkin pie factory in the city! After many children pass Wilber by, a pretty young girl picks him to be her Jack-O-Lantern. Wilber is proud because he proves that you don’t have to be big to be a good Jack-O-Lantern. This book is bilingual (English/Spanish) and is filled with colorful whimsical illustrations. It is the perfect Halloween book for small children.

About the Author

Jan Culbertson was born in 1938, in Portland, Oregon. At age seventeen he joined the U.S. Navy. While in the navy he served on various cruisers and aircraft carriers, as well as shore stations. He also served in the Vietnam War and received several citations. In 1980, he retired with the rank of Chief Intelligence Specialist. While still in the navy, Jan graduated from the University of North Florida in 1979, with a BA degree in History. Upon retirement he and his family moved to San Diego, California, where in 1984, he graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law with a JD degree. After working for several years as an attorney, Jan decided it was not for him so he quit the law business and has been writing books eversince. So far Jan has written and published two short novels, two reference books about Chinese edged weapons, three children’s chapter books, and with “Wilber, The Littlest Pumpkin” has entered the field of children’s picture books. In 1973, Jan married Teresa de Jesus Villela Medina. They have three daughters, five granddaughters, and one grandson. Jan readily admits that many of his ideas for books come from his grandchildren.