Millie Fleur's Pumpkin Problem

by Christy Mandin, Christy Mandin (Illustrator)

Overview

New York Times bestselling character Millie Fleur has a BIG problem in this compact storybook perfect for the season! Includes stickers!

Autumn has arrived, and the residents of Garden Glen are feeling dreary thinking about the gray months ahead. Lucky for them, Millie Fleur has a plan to bring color back to town. Her unusual pumpkin patch is sure to delight her neighbors.

But when Millie Fleur's growing gourds take on a life of their own, she'll have to find a way out of this pumpkin problem!

A new compact storybook featuring kid-favorite character Millie Fleur, Millie Fleur's Pumpkin Problem is the perfect pick for fall! Includes stickers!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798225041335
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	07/07/2026
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Christy Mandin is the author and illustrator of multiple picture books. She’s grown many interesting plants in her garden over the years but, so far, none with teeth or tentacles. She currently lives in Georgia with her husband and four children. Visit Christy online at christymandin.com.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Millie Fleur's Saves the Night:

AN INDIE BESTSELLER

AN INDIE NEXT PICK

AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH

"This warm and pleasant bedtime tale will reassure kids frightened of the dark. Mandin makes a strong case that nighttime should be savored; her work will spark a sense of wonder about natural phenomena not evident during the day... Nighttime comes alive here." --Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Millie Fleur's Poison Garden:

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

AN INDIE BESTSELLER

AN INDIE NEXT PICK

AUDIE AWARD FINALIST

ALA NOTABLE BOOK

AMAZON BEST BOOK OF 2024

B&N BEST BOOK OF 2024

* "This dare-to-be-different picture book blends beautifully with the kids-to-the-rescue story... leaves readers with much to think about." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review

"A girl plants a fantastical idea... This charming, low-key tale celebrates those who unabashedly find unconventional things exciting... No poison here; just a garden of delights about someone who improves things in a unique fashion." -- Kirkus Reviews

"The sign at the entrance to Garden Glen boasts 'a picture-perfect place,' a phrase that hints at the neighborhood’s stifling conformity. But young Millie Fleur -- who’s vaguely reminiscent of Wednesday Addams in Mandin’s measured, sepia-toned digital illustrations -- changes all that when she and her mother move into a lone, decrepit gothic house on the edge of town." -- Publishers Weekly

"This charming picture book...pays homage to classic and beloved creeps like those featured in Frankenstein and The Addams Family while simultaneously creating its own... Young readers will leave inspired by Millie's refusal to hide what she loves." -- Bookpage

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