The happy Hiccup Pickup loves the way he sounds—he doesn’t honk or beep like the other cars and trucks. Instead, when he gets excited, he makes a uniquely joyful sound: “Hiccup! Hiccup! Hiccup!” And when his friends hear him coming with his furry sidekick, Pup, they know they’re in for fun. Truck and Pup travel everywhere together – visiting exciting places and meeting new friends while spreading messages about sharing, accepting differences, and trying new experiences. In this first book in the series of “Hiccup Pickup Adventures,” the two best friends visit the town of Pumpkin Hollow for the annual Trunk-or-Treat Festival. Truck brings treats for all of his friends, and Pup learns that Halloween isn’t scary after all. “It’s silly, sweet, and full of fun!” “Jim Cosgrove is one of those alien beings who just naturally makes others happy. I don’t know how he does it. Jim’s a treasure... no additives or preservatives.” — Joe Posnanski, New York Times best-selling author "One of the country's most popular children's composers and performers of our day." —Midwest Book Review "An 'A' for interactive fun that gets kids off the couch." —Chicago Parent Magazine "Jim Cosgrove has perfected the language of kids." —Albuquerque Journal “Best Local Author for 2024!” – Kansas City Magazine "A delight for young and old. Enthusiastically recommended!" —Midwest Book Review "We are proud to present Mr. Stinky Feet again and again. Audiences can't seem to get enough." —Midwest Trust Center "Jim Cosgrove has captured the hearts and minds of kids and parents across the country. Kansas City is lucky to call him one of our own." —Sly James, Former Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri Jim and Jeni Cosgrove met in a bookstore. They have been traveling, making new friends, and collaborating on child-like adventures ever since. Together, through many brainstorming walks and talks, they have brought the Hiccup Pickup and his friend, Pup, to life. As award-winning kid-rocker “Mr. Stinky Feet,” Jim has performed over 5,000 shows throughout North America and Europe. He was voted Kansas City’s “Best Local Author” in 2024. Jeni shines as a creative writer, editor, and library story-time specialist. They live near Kansas City with their two daughters and a handsome, rescued pup. Dan Regan is a Kansas City based designer and illustrator and father of three kids who grew up listening to Mr. Stinky Feet. After nearly 30 years illustrating cards for Hallmark, he’s taught elementary school art and done design and illustration for clients as varied as the Kansas City Irish Fest, Boulevard Brewing Co., Major League Baseball, Mid-Continent Public Library, and Children’s Mercy Hospital.