The Pumpkin Book
Paperback – Picture Book, January 1, 1999
Candlewick Press · Paperback · January 1, 1999
From an acclaimed science author, here's everything about pumpkins--including how they grow!
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- Who it’s for
- A friendly, picture-book look at pumpkins for holiday curiosity and easy shelf appeal.
- Themes
- pumpkin life cycle, holiday traditions, hands-on learning
- Pacing
- Steady
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From an acclaimed science author, here's everything about pumpkins--including how they grow! In this cheerfully-illustrated, simply-presented book, children can learn about the growth cycle and many varieties of pumpkins, and even how to plant their own. Award-winning author Gail Gibbons also relates the special role pumpkins played in the first Thanksgiving, the history behind carving pumpkins into jack'o'lanterns, and how pumpkins are still part of our celebrations today.
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The book features bold, clearly-labeled illustrations, directions for drying seeds, and even how to carve funny or scary faces into your pumpkin (with an adult's help), along with a fascinating section on pumpkin facts and lore. Perfect for aspiring farmers and kids who can't wait for Halloween!
Seasonal Pumpkin Read
A friendly, picture-book look at pumpkins for holiday curiosity and easy shelf appeal.
Come here for
- pumpkin basics
- Halloween-to-Thanksgiving overlap
Expect
- picture-book pacing
- clear, accessible explanation
Where it sits
| Plants & Flowers | 71% |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | 68% |
| Halloween | 58% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Halloween
- Plants & Flowers
- Farms & Agriculture
- Authors
- Gail Gibbons
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- January 1, 1999
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- pumpkin life cycle · holiday traditions · hands-on learning
- Reading lane
- Halloween