Mr. Pumpkin and the Meaning of Life is a wonderfully heartfelt allegory that seeks to answer one of life's biggest questions through a story. It is set against the backdrop of rolling hills on a small rural farm containing a pumpkin patch. The story is filled with deep implications, parallels, symbolic meaning, and a faith-based conclusion. Its characters are Mr. Pumpkin, the curious pumpkin, his friends, and the mysterious scarecrow. It is a story for children, but it is truly applicable to all ages and has a profound message to all who have ears to hear and those who ask the question," Why am I here?" The illustrations are done in a rustic vintage style and have a warm farm appeal. This touching story is bound to be an all-time classic. Written and illustrated by Rudolph Poyorena. 40 pages