In a completely different context, Penelope Pumpkins (Diane Kane) was a dancer and adult entertainer active in the late 1990s. The Pumpkin Eater (1962), by Penelope Mortimer
Beyond children's literature, the name Penelope is often tied to "pumpkin" themes through more complex literary allusions:
In the children's book Penelope Pumpkin by Denise Bosworth, the character serves as a guide for young readers to learn about and the seasonal cycle of a farm. Based on a real family farm in Pennsylvania, this version of Penelope focuses on: